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TowneLaker | August 2012

August 2012

Volume 18, Issue 4

Featured Articles

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

Scouting Adventures

Local Scouts have Summer of fun and adventure.

Community News. . . . . 10 & 12 Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Event Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

50 & 51 On the Cover Reliable Heating & Air.

Wedding Giveaway

Local businesses get together to help a worthy couple.

TLBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Church Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Back to School Info Everything you need to know.

Photo courtesy of Studio 7.

A digital version of the magazine, along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, or advertise is available at www.townelaker.com.

Everyday Angels. . . . . . . . . . . 28

Football Schedules

Time to root for the home team!

Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . . 88 School Information . . . . . . . . 89 Community Numbers . . . . . . 92 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 94 Real Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Contributing Writers

Patty Ponder is the Market Director for TowneLaker. She can be reached at (770) 615-3322 or patty@townelaker.com. 2

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Peter Allen................................................52 Don Akridge..............................................16 Mark Billson..............................................75 Ross Brakeville..........................................62 Rick Coughlin............................................56 Jyl Craven..................................................45 Chicka Elloy...............................................48 Dr. Charles Garten....................................62 Dr. Scott R. Harden...................................54 Dr. Amy Hardin.........................................60 David Hecklemoser...................................47 Mayor Donnie Henriques.........................41 Shelley Herod...........................................46

Robyn Hohensee......................................43 Sheila & Kurt Johnson...............................18 Kara Kiefer................................................34 Dr. Jared Lasseigne...................................57 Joe Lemmo...............................................68 Dee Locklin...............................................64 Michelle Martin........................................50 Cindy Morrow...........................................44 Northside Hospital...................................53 Donna Ratliff.............................................78 Sen. Chip Rogers.......................................20 Lynne Saunders........................................32 Dr. Doug Thrasher.....................................79

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AROUND TOWNE

People Places and Pleasures that make Towne Lake

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by Kara Kiefer

It’s hard to believe school is starting! I know many feel that the kids’ summer is too short, and to a point, I agree. Mainly because I enjoy the break as well! Not once did I awake with a start, wondering if I had added money to his lunch account. Days went by without questioning my son if he had homework or when he planned to Kara is the Editor start studying for this or that test. I of Townelaker magazine. She didn’t dread opening my inbox one lives in Towne Lake time in the last nine weeks for fear with her husband of the online grade reporting system Mike and their two sons Brandon and announcing something that had gone Garrett. Feel free to awry. Yes, my son and I both enjoyed send your comments the summer break! In this issue, we’ve or questions to editor@townelaker. included a back to school section com. we hope you will find helpful. And don’t forget to submit those first day and first week photos for our annual back to school pictorial, which will run in our September issue. For more information, please see page 66.

What’s Gone?

By far, the most asked question to us lately is, “What is going on where Zucca was?” We were just as perplexed, because one day it was there and the next day everything was demolished. The City of Woodstock confirmed Northside Hospital will build an office complex there, which brings more jobs and closer medical care to Towne Lake area

What’s Closed?

Roomscapes Gallery and Heartworks Studio, located at 390 Chambers Street, decided not to renew its lease. Owners Shawn McLeod and Debbie Tidwell said, “We have been honored to serve the artists in our community through the gallery but, at this time, feel that we need to focus our energies on our own art, our instruction and the development of Elm Street and step away from the retail side for a while.”

Correction

In last month’s issue, we incorrectly named a book written by local author Darryl Green. The title of the book is Jake and the Buggy Melee. The book can be found at the Learning Express in the Kroger shopping center

Papa Ps, Mexican with an Irish Twist, is scheduled to open later this month. The restaurant is owned by husband and wife Caron and Alberto Catalan. It is located at 2295 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 160 (in the former location of Wow Wingery). For more information including menus, visit www.papa-ps.com or call (770) 592-3100. Salon 3:16 welcomed two new stylists to its location, Becky Smith and Doreen Smith. Becky has been doing hair in the Towne Lake area for five years and can be reached at (678) 3082961. Doreen has been in the area for more than 20 years and can be reached at (404) 538-2163. Salon 3:16 is located at 97 Grove Park Lane. THREADS, a new clothing store for men and women, will open in early August in downtown Woodstock, at 500 Chambers Street. The store will carry an extensive selection of denim as well as shoes, accessories and gift items. As of press time, a Facebook page and twitter was being set up, and a website will be launched soon. 4

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Contest Corner

What’s New?

Your Closet Couture opened at 200 Parkbrooke Drive Suite 120 (Peking Tokyo and WOW Fitness location). The shop carries name-brand new and gently worn clothing. For more information, call (770) 485-5335 or visit www.facebook.com/ YourClosetCouture.

Congratulations to Madelyn Merle (top) for being the first to spot the phrase “Dare to be Bold” on page 38. Congratulations also to Lauren D’Errico (bottom) for being the first to find our hidden picture on page 43 of the July issue. Both won a gift certificates to Canyon’s Burgers.

August Finds: If you know the answer to the contest question or find the hidden picture, be the first to call (770) 615-3325 or e-mail editor@ townelaker.com. Please provide your name, contact phone number or email address.

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Community

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

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

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

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

Townelaker Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Market Director Patty Ponder patty@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3322 Executive Editor Kara Kiefer editor@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3309 Art Director Michelle McCulloch art@townelaker.com, (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@trustworkz.com, (770) 615-3310 TowneLaker, a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Towne Lake area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free to approximately 14,300 homes by mail to all Towne Lakers. An additional 1,800+ are placed in racks around the community. We also have 2,000+ digital viewers of the magazine online each month. TowneLaker welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. TowneLaker is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2012. TowneLaker 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189

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

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Papa’s Pantry Founder Releases Book

Woodstock High Alum Competes in Miss Georgia Pageant

Lynne Saunders, the founder of the non-profit Christian assistance program, recently released a book titled 21st Century — Keys to Employment. The book is about finding employment in today’s marketplace and comes from Lynne’s more than 14 years in working with people who have lost their jobs and more. The book can be found at Papa’s Pantry, The Book Browser, and Yawn, or online at Left to right: Lynne Saunders and State www.lynnesaunders.com and larger online retailers. House Representative Charlice Byrd.

Mary Ashley Tucker, a Woodstock native and 2009 graduate of Woodstock High School, recently competed in the Miss Georgia Pageant. Mary Ashley had been crowned as Miss Cherokee Rose in an earlier competition, leading her to the Miss Georgia. She won a Lifestyle and Fitness Preliminary Award and a Non-Finalist Interview Award. While in high school, Mary Ashley was voted as Homecoming Queen, Class President for three years, and Student Government Vice President her senior year. Currently, Mary Ashley is a senior at the University of Georgia where she is a Digital and Broadcast Journalism major and a Communications minor. Mary Ashley is the daughter of Della and John Tucker.

Rotary Club Celebrates Charter The Rotary Club of Towne Lake recently celebrated its official Charter as a member of Rotary International. The Club reached this milestone in April. Left to right: Current President James Kirsch, President Elect Ivan Garcia, and Past President John Drawdy pose with the new club’s official banner.

Hickory Flat Library to Hold Book Sale Hickory Flat Library will hold a book sale 4–6 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 for Friends of the Library and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Friday, August 17 and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, August 18 for the general public. Friends of the Library memberships are $15 and can be purchased at the door. Hard cover books will be $1, paperbacks $.50, and children’s books will range from $.10–$1. Audio books, DVDs, and videos will be $1. Proceeds from the sale will go towards the purchase of new books or to fund special library projects. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Rhonda Broome (770-345-7565) or Sue MacFarland at smacfarland@ comcast.net. 10

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Local Salons Raising Funds for Autism Several local salons who are members of the The Association of Salons and Barbers (TASB) will be participating in a cut-athon August 25 – 26. Proceeds from the cut-a-thon will benefit a variety of autism charities. Clients will receive professional hair care services with a 50 percent discount. The cut-a-thon will involve stylists and barbers from across the globe. To see which local salons will be participating, please visit www. recognitionwithstyle.com or call (770) 355-4934.

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Community

scouting NEWS Cub Scouts Celebrate Summer with Camp

Cub Scouts from the Cherokee/Pickens division recently participated in a camp, Cub Sports Challenge. Members of the Packs enjoyed visits from Chill Hockey, professional skateboarders, basketball lessons from Georgia Tech players and professional BMX biker Brett Clark. The boys also enjoyed activities such as BB guns, slingshots, archery, woodcrafts, maps and compass and a rope â&#x20AC;&#x153;monkey bridge.â&#x20AC;? The Pack would like to especially thank all the volunteers who helped out as well as the many sponsors who made the camp possible.

Venture Crews Sail into Adventure Boy Scout Venture Crews 994 and 7777 went on a sailing adventure earlier this summer. The Crews boarded at 72-foot sailboat in Washington, NC and sailed across Pamlico Sound to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Left to right: Cathy Micali, Captain Paul del Rio, Paul Walker and Ryan Albuquerque

Charles Cloe, Alex Mitchell, Eric Walker and Paul Walker

Venture Crews 994 and 7777 12

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Happy Birthday! Joseph Lino Age 6 on June 27 Happy Birthday! I love you bigger than the sky! Mommy

London Dusza Age 7 on August 25 Daughter of Janna & Bryan Dusza Sister of Luke Happy Birthday! We love you!

Neva Clark Age 9 on July 29 Happy Birthday Big Hugs and lots of kisses! Dad, Momma, Bryce, Chloe, Mia and Bulldog

Tristan Armstrong Age 5 on August 28 Happy Birthday! We love you so much! Lucia and Johnny

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Sammie Bray Age 49 on August 16 Husband of Latresse Father of Savannah, Sierra and Sydney

Allie Green Age 12 on August 27 Happy Birthday from Mom and Dad We love you!

Judy Diederich Age 71 on August 27 & Tom Diederich Age 71 on August 7

Leslie Yamileth Flores Age 12 on August 14 We love you! Mom, Dad and Maria

Tori Green Age 8 on July 27 Happy Birthday from Mom and Dad We love you!

Angelina Stella Miller Age 7 on July 12 Daughter of Ali and Chris Miller Sister of Jonathon Folz

Paige Allen Age 13 on August 17 Happy 13th Birthday! So proud of you! Love Mommy and Daddy Mamaw and Papaw Grandma and Grandpa

Chase Jun Ha Age 1 on August 11 Son of Shui and Cong Ha Happy First Birthday! We love you!

Mark Foster Age 21 on August 9 Happy 21st Birthday! You are and always will be the light of my life. Love You, Mom

Zachary Oelschlager Age 11 on July 30 Son of Anna and Mark Oelschlager Brother of Annika

Haylie Franz Age 7 on August 18

Hannah Lui単a Age 9 on August 6 Daughter of Shannon and Scott Lui単a Sister of Charlotte & Norah You are my sunshine! Happy birthday and we love you!!

Micah Stephen Ellis Born June 12, 2012 at 9:27 p.m. 8 lbs, 6 oz, 21 in long Parents Vanessa and Jason Ellis are thrilled to finally have their bundle of joy.

Rylee Marie Corcoran Born June 28, 7lb 8oz 19in long â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome to the world my sweet angelâ&#x20AC;? Daughter of Satin Blakely and Mike Corcoran Sister of Michael and Matthew Corcoran

Engagement Anniversary

Judy and Tom Diederich will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on August 18.

Birth

Engagement Anniversary Birth Birth

Tim Pierse and Kristina Baublitz were engaged in June 2012. Tim is the son of Timothy and Joan Pierse. Kristina is the daughter of Catherine and Michael Baublitz.

Michael Scott and Ilona Bondarenko will be married on August 11, 2012.

Jean and Bill Elliott celebrated 25 years of marriage on June 27

Melanie Lorraine Abell Born on April 10, 2012 6 lbs, 11 oz, 18.5 inches Parents Penny and Franklin Abell Big sister McKenna and Big brother Ryan

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

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Parents, Alzheimer’s and Money Easing into a difficult conversation. by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus

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

Every eighth American aged 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease, and 43 percent of Americans aged 85 and older have it, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Consider those percentages in light of the Social Security Administration’s estimate that about 25 percent of today’s 65-year-olds will live past age 90. These shocking statistics have serious implications for family wealth. Your choices. What are your options when it comes to helping a parent out with money management? Informally, you can “lend a helping hand” and check in with mom and dad to make sure that bills and premiums are paid, and deadlines are met. But if you elect to formally take the financial reins, you are looking at a two-phase process:

You can get a power of attorney and assume some of the financial responsibilities. A power of attorney is a detailed and strictly constructed legal document that gives you explicitly stated measures of financial authority. If you try to handle financial matters for your parent(s) without a valid power of attorney, the financial institution involved may reject your efforts. A durable power of attorney lets you handle the financial matters of another person immediately. The alternative - a springing power of attorney - only takes effect when a medical diagnosis confirms that person’s mental incompetence. Copies of the power of attorney should be sent to any financial institution at which your parents have accounts or policies. It may be wise to get a durable power of attorney before your parent is unable to make financial decisions; many investment firms require the original account owner to sign a form to allow another party access to an account owner’s invested assets. You are going to have to hunt for information, such as... • Where mom or dad’s income comes from (SSI, pensions, investments, etc.) • Where the wills, deeds and trust documents are located. - Who the designated beneficiaries are on insurance policies, IRAs, etc. • Who the members of mom or dad’s financial team or circle are. You need to talk with them; they need to talk with you. • The crucial numbers: checking and savings accounts, investment accounts, insurance policies, PIN numbers and of 16

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course Social Security numbers. • It will also help to learn about their medical history and prescriptions. If the disease progresses to the point where your mom or dad can’t make competent financial decisions, then you are looking at a conservatorship. In that case... You can act to become your mom or dad’s conservator. This means going to probate court. You or your parent can initiate a request for conservatorship with a family law attorney; if the need is more immediate, you or your family’s attorney may petition the court. In either case, you will need to show documentation that your parent is no longer financially competent. You must provide medical documentation of his or her dementia to the court as well. The court will interview the involved parties, look at the documentation and perform a background check on the proposed conservator. This is all pursuant to a hearing at which the court presents its decision. If conservatorship is granted, the conservator assumes control of some or all of the protected party’s income and assets. How do conservatorships differ from guardianships? A guardianship gives a guardian control over many aspects of a protected person’s life. A conservatorship limits control to the

management of the protected person’s assets and financial affairs. What if I don’t want to assume this kind of responsibility? Some wealth management firms offer daily money management as an option in a “family office” suite of services. The firms make home visits to help with bill paying, filing medical claims and other recurring tasks; carefully scrutinize anyone offering this service. (Visit aadmm.com for the American Association of Daily Money Managers.) The other choice is to give a relative, a financial services professional, or a family lawyer durable or springing power of attorney or limited or full conservatorship. Such a decision must not be made lightly. Keep your parents away from unprincipled people. These steps may prove essential, yet they will not shield your family from scam artists. Be on the lookout for new friends and acquaintances. If your instincts tell you something is wrong, investigate. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors. TowneLaker | August 2012

Community

More Homes Are Selling Faster and for More Money by Sheila & Kurt Johnson

Kurt and Sheila live in Towne Lake and are top producing, Keller Williams Agents. They are Short Sale Experts and CDPE certified. www.KurtandSheila.com

The data to the right compares the number of single family homes sold by price range in Towne Lake this year to date as compared to the same six months in 2010 and 2011. Right, is a comparison of January - Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average sales price to average list price for 2012, 2011 and 2010. Understanding what is happening in the marketplace is important to interpreting these results correctly. continued on page 83

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Charter Schools by State Senator Chip Rogers A curious debate has emerged over the last year on the issue of charter schools. Cherokee County has been the focus of much debate as we were the only major County in the metro Atlanta area without a Charter school prior to the opening last year of the Cherokee Charter Academy. What is a Charter School? Chip Rogers is the State Senator for our district. You can call him at (404) 463-1378 or fax him at (404) 657-9887. You also can e-mail Chip at Chip@ SenatorChipRogers. com. Chip also serves on the TowneLaker Community Board.

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From The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: Charter Schools are independent public schools allowed freedom to be more innovative while being held accountable for improved student achievement. They foster a partnership between parents, teachers, and students to create an environment in which parents can be more involved,

teachers are given the freedom to innovate, and students are provided the structure they need to learn, with all three held accountable for improved student achievement. What are the criteria for students attending a Charter School? From Wikipedia: Charter Schools are opened and attended by choice.[2] While charter schools provide an alternative to other public schools, they are part of the public education system and are not allowed to charge tuition. Where enrollment in a charter school is oversubscribed, admission is frequently allocated by lottery-based admissions systems. However, the lottery is open to all students.[3] In a 2008 survey of United States charter schools, 59% of the schools reported that they had a waiting list, averaging 198 students. How are Charter Schools funded? Funding for Charter Schools differs from state to state. The most common model includes a combination of state and local funding. A comprehensive national study of Charter School funding was recently completed by the Thomas B. Fordham

Institute. The study found that, on average, Charter School students are funded at comparatively lower amounts than traditional public school students: Across the states included in the study, the per pupil funding gap was $1,801 per pupil, or 21.7 percent of district funding. A 2010 report from a Ball State University Study found wider funding disparities: Charter schools overall were significantly underfunded relative to district schools. The average state disparity was 19.2 percent of total funding or $2,247 per pupil. Most importantly, do Charter Schools raise student performance? Depending on the source, the answer to this question can vary considerably. Those who support Charter Schools will point to studies showing great improvement. Those who oppose Charter schools will counter with studies showing little or no achievement gains. Dr. Julian Betts of the University of California was commissioned by the Center on Reinventing Public Education to “study the studies” on Charter School achievement. Essentially he assessed all the research on student performance at Charter Schools and removed nearly two-thirds of the studies that

did not meet the highest academic standards for scientific evaluation of data. His “research” on all of the research into Charter School performance yielded the following executive summary statement: “…charter elementary schools on average outperform traditional public schools in both reading and math, and [that] charter middle schools outperform in math. At the high school level, there is no overall significant effect of charter schools. But results vary by locality: in some locations, charter high schools are outperforming while in others they are underperforming… Examining all of these results as separate parts of a whole, charter schools look to be serving students well, at least in elementary and middle schools, and probably better in math than in reading.” Charter Schools began in Minnesota in 1991. Today, more than 40 states and the District of Columbia have public Charter Schools, educating nearly two million students nationwide. This November, Georgia voters will be asked whether the state should be allowed to join local systems in authorizing public Charter Schools. The choice is ours. (2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_school#cite_note-1 (3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_school#cite_note-2 TowneLaker | August 2012

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EVENT CALENDAR: Now through October 27

August

Woodstock Farmer’s Market Day/Time: Every Saturday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Public parking lot at corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street Information: Email kbennett@woodstockga.gov or call (770) 924-0406.

August 19 Dining For a Cause Time: 6 p.m. Location: Lodge at BridgeMill Information: The event will benefit Angel House of North Georgia. The four-course Italian dinner will be served with wines selected for each course. There will be a silent auction as well as entertainment from young singing phenomenon Peyton Sanders (P Sanders). Tickets will be $75 per person, $35 of which goes directly to Angel House. To purchase tickets, please call Ron Laird at (404) 317-3698 or Cathy Snyder at (770) 5910709.

August 24 & 25

August 3 - 4 Born Again Blessings Consignment Sale Times: Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – noon Location: Cobb County Civic Center, 548 Marietta Parkway, Marietta Information: Visit www.bornagainblessings.com

August 11 Choosing Optimal Health Time: 10 a.m. Location: Woodstock Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street, Building 200 Information: Are you struggling with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other lifestyle related diseases? Find out why you are gaining weight and what you can do about it. The presentation will include a free CD It’s Not Your Fault. Presented by Dr. Craig Hoffman and Linda Hoffman, Health Coach. Call (770) 345-4432 or (941) 228-4087.

August 16 & 21 Learn About Virtual Gastric Band for Weight Loss Time: 7 – 8 p.m. Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, 6478 Putnam Ford Drive, Suite 125 Information: As seen on Dr. Oz. Presentation is free but registration is required due to limited seating. Register by emailing GeorgiaHypnotherapy@live.com with date and number of attendees or call (678) 938-7274. More information can be found at www.VirtualGastricBandGeorgia.com. 24

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Lil’ Blessings Consignment Sale Times: Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main Street, Kennesaw Information: Children’s clothing, accessories, toys, strollers, baby items and more. Visit www.kfbc.org.

Starting September 11 Square Dancing Lessons Time: Tuesdays, 7 – 9 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church, 237 Rope Mill Road Information: Sponsored by the Cherokee Square Dance Club. Call (770) 704-0875 or (770) 917-8251

September 13-15 Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Teen Consignment Sale Times: Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – noon Location: 3956 Due West Road, Marietta Information: Gently used children’s, juniors and teens clothing, accessories and shoes. Also included are formal wear, school uniforms, baby items/furniture, electronics and more. For more information, call (678) 318-1908 or email duewesttreasurechest@yahoo.com. To volunteer, email treasurechestvolunteer@yahoo.com.

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Tellus Museum 1-75, Exit 293, Cartersville www.tellusmuseum.org

Tellus is a 120,000 square foot museum, featuring four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion and The Collins Family My Big Backyard and until November, At The Controls, A temporary exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Children will love the many and colorful displays throughout the museum as well as having the opportunity to pan for gems and go fossil digging. At night, the Observatory gives visitors a view of the night sky with its 20-foot telescope. Visitors also can see a seismograph which is used to detect earthquakes all over the world. Tellus is approximately 45 minutes from the Walton community and is open Monday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket prices and additional exhibit information can be found on the website (www.tellusmuseum.org).

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Everyday

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

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More than a year ago, my family moved to the area for a fresh start and to be closer to my parents. We have three children, ages 19, 17 and 14. My husband works sporadically as a day laborer and makes just enough to keep us in our home – a suite hotel off Hwy. 92 – a weekly suite that was supposed to be just temporary. Throughout this year, our fresh start was hindered by many challenges. My oldest child complained of chest pains and during an exam at the emergency room, we learned that she had stage 3 Lymphoma in addition to her already existing mental challenges. The softball sized tumor was inoperable and after chemo and radiation, they have concluded that currently there are no active cancer cells present. Praise! She is 19 years old and is finally able to begin her senior year of high school with her 17 year old sibling. We have one car amongst us all and get by well enough and survive week to week. Our goals are simple – to stay in our suite hotel for another week. As of late, we have had to pay out more than we make. We have fallen behind in our weekly rent and while my family has helped us a lot, they have little left to offer. We simply need a break. We continue to have hope and still dream of our fresh start. We would be grateful for anything your organization could offer at this difficult time. Michelle

After careful qualification, Everyday Angels is happy to pay for a week’s rent to help this family get ahead. We will also provide a Wal-Mart card for groceries and a gas card. We have learned that the smallest contribution makes a big difference to those in desperate stages of life. We are grateful for reader’s donations received this past month which has allowed us to help others. In addition to assisting the family featured above, Everyday Angels assists many more families in need, in confidence. We are grateful for the opportunity to care for others and share our blessings. Isn’t that what life is all about?

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TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Towne Lake Hills Golf Club 1003 Towne Lake Hills East, Woodstock, GA 30189

If you’re looking for a reason to spend a day on the golf course, here it is! The Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) is hosting its 12th Annual Golf Tournament! This tournament is for experienced golfers and hackers alike. Our four-player scramble format allows everyone to enjoy the event. After 18 holes, join us at the Towne Lake Hills clubhouse for dinner, networking, raffles, door prizes and tournament awards.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Gold Sponsorship Sponsorship — $1,000 Player registration for 1 foursome Gold Sponsor sign at a prime location and more Si lver lver Hole Sponsorship Sponsorship — $125 Gold Sponsor sign at tees

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Range Opens Registration Shotgun Start 19th Hole — Dinner, Awards Presentation & Live Auction

FURTHER INFORMATION (678) 986-0140 (770) 952-5000 x20 (404) 580-6331

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5234 Old Highway 5 Woodstock, 30188 www.mygiftedkids.org (770) 516-2292 Holdheide Academy and Prep School looks at a whole child, strengths and challenges, along with the goals set by his or her parents to create an educational program that blends Montessori, Traditional and Reggio Emilia teaching methods to uncover a child’s passions and ignite their love of learning. Your children’s class is one where vocabulary acquisition is paramount to personal growth. Social skills are encouraged, aided by family eating situations which stress manners and social graces. Hands-on activities and songs encourage the building of the strongholds of phonetics and math skills utilizing sensory integrated activities, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills. The school’s philosophy is based on highly trained and experienced teachers providing excellent curriculum in a loving environment that feels like home. Holdheide is proud of the many rave reviews it has received from parents just like you! For the 2012-2013 school year, Holdheide is thrilled to be offering a fabulous educational experience for ages six weeks through second grade.

TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Please help us welcome the Towne Lake Business Association’s (TLBA) new officers for the 2011 — 2012 fiscal year: President Marc Replogle, VP Membership Raymond Jackson, VP Programs Tyler Verlander, Secretary Jon Lamonte and Treasurer Don Kyle. The topic of our July Workshop was “How to Create a Happier, Healthier and More Productive Workplace ” We want to thank Craig Whitley of Blue Skies Counseling and Coaching Happiness for the presentation.

Tuesday, August 21, 12:15 — 2 p.m. It’s Not Business, It’s Personal: Why Are You Losing Sales? presented by Presented by Rico Pena, CEO of Pena Global.

$450 for a complete foursome $125 per individual player

Jon Lamonte, Chair Marc Replogle Don Kyle

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All Workshops are held at Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills. Please RSVP to all events at (770) 615-3350. 12th Annual TLBA Golf Tournament (Benefitting our Annual Entrepreneurial Scholarships) Wednesday, September 12, 11:30 a.m. at the Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. Please contact Jon LaMonte (Tournament Chairperson) at eesllc@ymail.com to sign up. We welcome our newest members, Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, Mirror Image Farm and AdvantaClean of Kennesaw. Thank you all for supporting our community by “Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Cherokee.” Visit us at tlba.org.

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Going Back to Work for Stay-at-Home Moms by Lynne Saunders

Lynne is the author of the newest job seeker’s book 21st Century Keys to Employment and Founder/Executive Director of Papa’s Pantry and The MastersTrainingCenter. com. Employment Strategies Core Concepts classes and Advanced Coaching sessions offered bi-weekly. Call 770-5914730 for the schedule. For more information, visit Papaspantry.org.

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The smell of freshly sharpened pencils ushers in yet another opportunity for renewal. Kids go back to school allowing parents to resume “normal” activities. But for some moms who have devoted years at home to raise children, they find this season invigorating and freeing as they consider beginning a new life outside the home, in the workplace. Scary, yes! After all these years, how to begin? The first step is to acknowledge you have value. Raising children, organizing schedules, preparing meals, managing a home, and involvement in church, school, or civic groups bring a variety of skills that may be transferable to a new work environment. Certainly, maintaining or improving on computer skills is always an asset. Start by identifying your “SEE”— your Skills, Experiences, and Education. Make a list and spend time analyzing

Job opportunities may range from retail, restaurant, child care, reception, or even light administrative. There are many Help Wanted signs in the community offering entry level positions with a variety of shifts. While these may not reflect your dream job, they will provide work experience in which to build skills and prove competence and proficiencies. You will find most companies offer an online application rather than a paper version. Online job search websites that you may find user friendly and helpful are Indeed.com and SnagaJob. com. Now, the hard part… facing that application. What to put in the previous employment section? Do you really reveal your last job from 20 years ago? This is a personal decision. You should determine if you are choosing a job similar to one previously held. If so, perhaps the experience may help. You may decide to write “Stay-at-home, wife, mother, taxi driver, teacher, housekeeper, bookkeeper, counselor, organizer, event planner…” You get the picture. If nothing else, you will make someone smile as they consider the MANY multi-tasking details you are able to successfully juggle. continued on page 84

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Porch Babies by Kara Kiefer I get a lot of pleasure from the birds that visit our backyard and belly up to the “bird buffet” we provide in the form of seed, suet, and other bird delights. It’s not uncommon to see bird activity daily in and around the bird feeder.

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

But I noticed one bird in particular kept going into one of the planters I have attached to the railing of the deck. I thought it was odd because it wasn’t near the bird feeder, and then I looked inside the proliferation of fern and begonia, and there it was — the reason for the bird activity —a nest with two tiny eggs.

I thought it was odd that a bird would nest in such a vulnerable place. After all, we have a large Lab that occupies the porch as well as curious squirrels everywhere, but I was thrilled with what this rare opportunity was about to afford me. For the next few weeks, the mom spent most of her time in the nest, only leaving occasionally to feed herself. Whenever the mom was away, I would take the advantage to peek at the nest because if I happened to peek when mom was there, I got a face full of angry bird! Finally, one afternoon while Mom was away, I peeked and noticed it was Birth Day! Two tiny pink, featherless birds had emerged from their shells, no bigger than my thumb. The

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I knew the day would come when they would fly the nest, but I wasn’t prepared for it to be so quickly after they hatched. mother quickly returned, and I quickly retreated covering my face. Everyday, there was something new to see. The pink, featherless babies soon developed feathers and an appetite. Whenever I got anywhere close, their tiny beaks opened up, waiting for whatever treat mom had in store. As they grew, they would sit in the nest, peering out, watching and waiting. I knew the day would come when they would fly the nest, but I wasn’t prepared for it to be so quickly after they hatched. I did my daily check on the chicks only to discover they were gone. Only a few stray feathers remained in the nest. It wasn’t quite as traumatic as when my own “chick” flew the coup, but I was sad to see the Porch Babies gone, leaving an empty nest. August will see a lot of our babies flying the coup — many for the first time. It’s an exciting time for them and bittersweet for us parents who are left behind. But experience has taught me that while Porch Babies don’t return, college children do. And just like Porch Babies, they will want what only Mom can give to them.

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Downtown Woodstock

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Downtown Woodstock Welcome to the Downtown Woodstock section! Our readers have expressed an interest in finding out more about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in our thriving downtown area, and this section is in response to those requests. Here you will find event listings for the month, local business features, editorials and more. Our featured business of the month is Thomas Eye Group. We hope you enjoy this new addition! We welcome your input and suggestions!

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Thomas Eye Group: Comprehensive Eye Care One of the senses you never want to compromise is your sight. Vision wellness should include yearly exams. If a problem arises, it’s important to find the right physician with extensive training and who specializes in your particular problem. And if that physician was right here in Woodstock, that would make it all the better. Fortunately for the Towne Lake area, there is Thomas Eye Group, which provides comprehensive eye care for the entire family. The majority of the Group are ophthalmologists who can perform surgery on a wide variety of eye issues. Thomas Eye Group was founded in 1974 and has been in Woodstock for 12 years. In 2009, the practice relocated to a beautifully appointed and spacious office on Towne Lake Parkway, near downtown. The Woodstock location is home to three ophthalmologists and one optometrist. Two of Woodstock’s physicians, Dr. Jerry Berland and Dr. Mark Berman have very different specialties but one commitment: total care of their patients’ eyes. Dr. Jerry Berland —Dr. Berland is a Board Certified and Fellowship trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases in children. Dr. Berland’s expertise spans the range from well eye exams and glasses to complex surgeries inside and around the eye in children. Like most pediatric ophthalmologists, he also has special expertise in the treatment of adults who have double vision and misalignments of the eyes. Dr. Berland has served as the Assistant Chief of Ophthalmology at Childrens’ Health Care of Atlanta at Scottish Rite for the last decade and was named a Top Doctor 2012 by Atlanta Magazine and U.S. News and World Report. He is proud to be with a practice whose main goal is to care for children and adults in a friendly and compassionate manner.

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Dr. Mark Berman — Dr. Berman is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with a Fellowship in Glaucoma. He treats patients 12 years and older in general ophthalmology as well as those suffering from glaucoma. Additionally, he specializes in eye exams for those afflicted with diabetes and performs cataract surgery. Dr. Berman is proud to be part of the only ophthalmology group located in Woodstock. “Our practice offers the Towne Lake area comprehensive, high quality eye care. As a group, we are large enough to offer several specialty physicians and small enough in our individual locations to build relationships with our patients.” Dr. Paul Kaufman is Board Certified in ophthalmology and fellowship trained as a retina specialist. He provides care for children and adults with a wide variety of retinal conditions, including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and macular pucker/hole, among many others. Thomas Eye Group is honored to be named by our readers as The Best Ophthalmologist in 2012. For more information on Thomas Eye Group, please visit www.thomaseye.com.

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As people look back on their lives, there are certain moments that bring back more memories than others. The birth of a child, graduations, first steps, and most assuredly, weddings are just such events that flood the mind with images of what people

wore, how they felt, the time of day, the weather outside, the surrounding cast. Main Street Woodstock and The Bridal Exchange want to make sure that one lucky couple has the memory of a lifetime before the end of this year. Merchants in downtown Woodstock are partnering together with sponsors to give away a free wedding to a deserving couple the first Sunday in December, complete with a venue for the wedding and reception, food, flowers, clothing, photos and all those little details that make a wedding one of the supreme memories for a loving couple. The idea behind the give away was to showcase the breadth of businesses in the community and how locals can pool them together for a lavish event. Reality shows flood television

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the Gift of a Lifetime! of brides choosing the right dress, leaving the decorating to professionals, being surprised with makeovers, etc. Why not have that same experience a little closer to home? Couples wishing to win a free wedding will need to fill out an application (available online at www. mainstreetwoodstock.org or pick one up at Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store or The Bridal Exchange in downtown Woodstock) and submit the application to The Bridal Exchange. The application includes background information about the couple as well as a short essay on why they are deserving of a free wedding. A committee will narrow the applications to a group of finalists. The finalists will have their stories shared through local media and online with an online vote to pick the winners. The only rules are that the bride and groom agree to marry on Sunday, December 2, 2012 and that they agree to allow a group of professionals handle every detail. The public will be able to keep up with the wedding and all of the planning via the MainStreetWoodstock.org website, including pictures, video, and behind the scenes of the special day. As for the winning couple, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to look forward to the wedding of a lifetime as a Christmas gift from downtown Woodstock that includes both the wedding and reception, bridal tea, rehearsal dinner, bachelor and bachelorette parties, flowers, food, photos, invitations, a destination honeymoon, styling and fitness, and a host of other gifts. For more information, please call Billy Peppers at (770) 592-6056 or The Bridal Exchange at (770) 675-7354. TowneLaker | August 2012

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CALENDAR of events August 2 – 3 Mulan Tea Party Time: 4:15 pm. Location: Tea Leaves and Thyme, 8990 S. Main Street Information: $16.50 includes meal, tax and gratuity. Call (770) 516-2609 for reservations.

August 3 Friday Night Live —Summer of Love Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Woodstock Information: Participating merchants will have specials and activities related to the theme.

August 3 iThink Improv Troupe Time: 9 p.m. Location: Elm Street Cultural Arts Center 8534 Main Street Information: Tickets $5. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org

August 10-19 Nunsense Dates/Times: August 10, 7:30 p.m. August 12, 2 p.m. August 17 & 18, 7:30 p.m. August 19, 2 p.m. Elm Street Cultural Arts Center Location: 8534 Main Street Information: $9-$11 advance purchase online; $11-$14 at the door. Call (678) 494-4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org

August 11 Summer Concert Series — Lovin Spoonful Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: City Park Information: Bring a chair, a blanket and a picnic. Plenty of food also will be available from vendors or have dinner downtown before the show. Alcohol is not permitted in the park. For more information on the band, visit www.lovinspoonful.com. 40

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Main Street Morning Buzz August 31 at 8 a.m. The Chambers at City Center 8534 Main Street Sponsored by Windsong Properties New Members: Jesus Meana Kathee’s Kitchen & Garden Square Peg Living Foods Uber Gubers Mama J’s Produce Scratch Treat Co. Will’s Farm Fresh Produce Bettie’s Blueberry Jams & Jellies Fat Lady Baker Merrililly Gardens Seasonest Handmaiden Store Vickie Adams Country Rhoades Arts & Craft Studio Dirt Beauty Skincare Mountain Lake Insurance International Marble Industries

Donnie In Real Life by Mayor Donnie Henriques

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

If you are like me, you immediately know that the title above is stolen from Dan In Real Life, a Steve Carell movie from 2007. I was channel surfing recently one night and came across the network TV showing of the film. Now, it didn’t make a big splash at the theaters and was generally flogged by critics, but I liked the movie. It spoke to me in a way, and I’m sure some of you know what I’m talking about, that hit home - being honest with yourself, in private and public.

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Doing the right thing is a basic principle, a basic decency that we have an obligation to fulfill, not only for ourselves and our families, but for our community as well.

I always tried to follow the creed of the USGA (United States Golf Association) and its mantra that it is trying to pass on to a new generation through the First Tee Program. This charitable outreach is designed to not only bring new golf lovers into the fold but also to teach life lessons to these young people. The most important lesson is that the word “integrity” means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This is the basic premise of honesty in the game of golf. Since you keep your own score and only get penalized by calling a foul on yourself, integrity is, well, integral to the game. This life lesson translates so well to everything else we do. Doing the right thing is a basic principle, a basic decency that we have an obligation to fulfill, not only for ourselves and our families, but for our community as well. This principle also flows into other things going on in our local, state and national communities. The “silly season” we are in right now, otherwise known as election time, is probably one of the nastiest I’ve ever witnessed. We have people that at all costs are unfailingly battering the other side, no matter what the issue. Compromise seems to have gone out the window

with civil discourse. We even have a candidate for office who had to defend something he did as a very young person, before he even became an adult. Who among us should be held accountable for youthful indiscretions, especially when the indiscretion occurred approximately 30 years ago? It’s been said that you can tell a lot about someone on how they conduct themselves on the golf course. Do they count all their strokes? Do they move the ball to better their upcoming shot? Do they have good golf manners? I wonder if some of those engaging in the un-civil discourse in our community would adhere to the basic rule of golf - integrity.

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Musings from Towne: Another Adventure by Robyn Hohensee

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

Our bags are packed, and my husband Todd and I were headed to Washington, DC for business and some fun. It was hot as you-knowwhat in Georgia and promised to be just as scalding in DC. On the radio, Fox News declared that Obamacare is constitutional (what a joke), and I knew then that this trip was doomed. We were driving to the place where all of this political garbage was spewing from.

The drive was uneventful until we hit Virginia and the traffic stopped. It didn’t move for approximately four hours. To cope, I took out my Kindle Fire and started playing Angry Birds. I put earplugs in my ears to drown out the bombastic commentators on Fox News discussing this recent assault against America. It was more than I could take. The first day in DC was great except for the suffocating heat that blankets the city. After conducting business, we toured The National Museum of American History, ate a hearty Chinese meal, watched in amazement as a washed up hippy protested against the NEA

Convention, of which we are a part, and then tried to navigate the Metro system of DC. I snap away on my camera to preserve the experience in pictures. That night the storm from you-know-where hits without warning, leaving millions without power for a week, including us. I whined, “Oh great! Now we can sweat to death in darkness!” A tornado seems to be hitting the hotel, and I screamed at Todd that maybe we should hide under the beds. He said I was overreacting. After a miserable night, we realized that we must leave that hotel and find one that has power. We found one in Georgetown. The hotel was situated in a very inconvenient and bizarre location, and it took us forever to find it. We kept circling around the same block looking for it. I felt like Clark Griswold in European Vacation. Remember that scene? Georgetown was charming. John Kennedy Jr. was born in the hospital by our hotel. I imagined him riding his bike down the quaint streets. This added intrigue and romance to the town. That and The Exorcist steps. On the last day of the trip, Todd and I ran up them full speed. Then we stood in line for an hour at DC Cupcakes. They have a show on TLC. The drive home was uneventful. I am happy to return to Woodstock. If we go to DC again, hopefully the country will have a new President and the temperatures will be average. Maybe I’ll run into the ghost of JFK Jr.

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Sunshine on Wheels by Cindy Morrow Bear with me, Dear Reader, as I introduce you to a novel addition to our little community: my Scooter. I say ‘novel’ because there are few in Woodstock, though I see more and more every month.

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

I met Scooter in November- not prime scooting weather, I’ll admit, but it was love at first sight: yellow the color of a prickly, crookneck squash (hmm, maybe squash isn’t the best word choice) with her matching trunk. ‘Cute’ is the operative word for her. She makes people smile.

Any sunny day above 55 degrees I layered up and rode her everywhere: to the grocery store, to my daughters’ houses, to yoga, to the courthouse. By spring I’d put 600 miles on her. She is zippy and fun to drive (I can drive everywhere but the highway), averages 35 mph, and tops out 45 mph (downhill). She does not require a separate license or registration, and saves wear and tear on my 144k-mile old car. She gets 90 miles per gallon and ‘reduces my carbon footprint’ (not that I care, I’m just sayin’). She is easy to park, and the storage in the seat and trunk totes the equivalent of three grocery sacks. More if I bring a backpack. I can hang my purse on a hook at the front, and because I sit atop rather than straddle, I can wear my pretty, long skirts while I drive. She gets noticed and admired and is a great conversation starter. She gets praise just for being who she is. Did I mention she makes people smile? Perfect strangers wave and give us

a thumbs up. The other day in downtown Woodstock as I prepared to ride away, a lady ran out of a store and asked if she could take my picture. Turns out she’s artist Kristina Havens and is painting locals who frequent Downtown Woodstock. Until I got her, I didn’t realize how many under-ten-mile trips I made- most of my trips, actually. Unless it is raining or too cold, I take Scooter. I think lately I might have gotten carried away, though. I started taking her on longer drives, to Kennestone Hospital, to Cumming. My last trip apparently asked a little too much of her. I drove to my new job in Acworth: eighteen miles each way. She didn’t complain at all, no noise, no warning, just lost power and stopped on the way home (I was grateful for that—I’d hate to be late on my first day). She’s in the shop now, which is probably why you’re reading this. I miss her terribly. I hope she recovers without it costing me too much. Frankly, it already has—I filled up the old black car today. That alone was almost fifty dollars. But it’s more than economic. I miss the wind and sunshine on my skin. I do not miss my car’s radio, or talking on the phone while driving. I do not miss cup holders. What I miss the most is making people smile just by scooting by. And now, you’ve met my Scooter.

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The Waterfall Braid and Other Classic Summer Looks by Jyl Craven Summer is here, and we’ve already hit three-digit temperatures and a heat index somewhere near boiling. Now is the perfect time to experiment with this summer’s hottest hair trend – braids.

Jyl Craven has been in the hair industry since 1989 and is the owner of Jyl Craven Hair Design since 1999. Jyl is currently a senior hairstylist and education director for Jyl Craven Hair Design. She is also a L`Oreal Professionnel INOA color consultant. She can be reached at (770) 345-9411

it toward the back of your head, then divide it into three equal pieces (think traditional braid). 2.) Bring the bottom piece over the middle piece, and then the top piece over the middle piece like a traditional braid. Do this one to three times. This is your base braid. continued on page 83

We all know the traditional plait and French braid, but other popular braids this summer include the fishtail and waterfall. Here are detailed stepby-step instructions for the waterfall braid, a look that’s often called the “fairy tale” braid because it conjures up images of medieval maidens and princesses. The braid is so named because once put in, your hair will fall in cascades like waterfalls around your head. The Waterfall Braid

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Ready, Set, Paint by Shelley Herod Are you tired of those old beige walls and ready for a change without breaking the bank? A new coat of paint can always give a room a new attitude and fresh look. Painting is very simple when you use the following tips to make the job go smoothly. The first phase to painting a room is selecting the correct paint color. While Shelley lives in Towne this might not sound difficult, it is the Lake and owns her most challenging and important step. own interior design To obtain the best choice of color, use company. She can be objects from the room such as a rug, reached at (770) 2355640. artwork, and window treatments to see what best coordinates to the decor. After narrowing your selections down to a few, paint several larger samples to make sure they appear as you expected them. It is also ideal to observe them throughout the day as the lighting changes within the room, which can cause the paint to change its tone as well. If you have ornate trim and want to accentuate it, paint your trim either lighter or darker than the walls themselves. This will cause it to stand out. Lighter shades will make the room appear more open and brighter while, on the other hand, darker tones make a room feel warmer and cozier. This rule

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applies to the ceiling paint color as well. After the color has been determined, the finish is the next decision. There are basically three different finishes to work with. First, a flat finish has a matte appearance. This is an excellent selection if the walls have imperfections; it is inclined to be the most forgiving since there is no reflection of light with this finish. Second, is a Satin/Eggshell finish. This is the preferred finish by most homeowners. It does have a moderate amount of reflection, but it is easier to clean than flat. Finally, Semi-gloss/Gloss is another finish. This does have a very shiny appearance. Typically it is used on trim. With its slicker surface, it is the easiest to wash but will also reflect most flaws. Once the color and finish have been selected, preparing to paint is next on the list. Remove any items out of the room that will be obstacles when trying to paint. Also, remove hardware, plug covers, and fixtures from the room. Fill and sand any holes or cracks, and then wipe the dust away with a damp rag. Prior to starting to paint, make sure you have all the supplies you will need for this project (brushes, rollers, trays, tape, paint). The quantity of paint is determined by the square footage. To establish the square footage, add the width of all the walls together and multiply it by the height of the wall; then subtract the area of the windows and doors from that number. A typical gallon of paint continued on page 83

Gewurztraminer by David Heckelmoser Gewurztraminer, pronounced (guhVURTS-trah-mee-ner), is a “spicy” white wine with a hard to pronounce name, and spice is the main characteristic of this wine. It is sometimes referred to colloquially as Gewürz and is found most exclusively in cool-weather growing regions, such as the Alsace region of France, Germany and Austria. While the French have David Heckelmoser is achieved the greatest success with a Towne Lake resident this grape and its name is German, and professional member of the Society the history of Gewürztraminer began of Wine Educators, in Italy’s Tyrollean Alps, near the Certified Specialist of village of Termeno (Tramin) in Alto Wine CSW, Atlanta Adige. The literal translation of Chapter Sommelier Les the prefix (Gewürz) is ‘spice’, and Marmition. its suffix (Traminer) refers to the Traminer grape, which was widely grown around the northern Italian town of Tramin until the 16th century. Excellent examples of North American produced Gewürztraminer have emerged from Oregon and

Washington State and in cooler microclimates of California. The variety is noted for its highly aromatic qualities such as aromas of rose petals, lychee, notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and tropical fruits. This is a medium to full bodied white wine. Gewurztraminer can be made into dry or sweet varieties. The dark pink color of Gewurztraminer grapes produces wines that range in color from light to dark golden yellow with a copper tone, although this will depend upon the fruit’s ripeness. Gewurztraminer wines can have a slight tendency to be bitter due to its early ripeness. Gewurztraminer pairs well with rich fatty dishes and roasted pork as well as with tropical fruits. Some of the best pairing for this wine is with spicy Asian food. Give it a try with Thai food as well. The cheeses that work well with this wine are Muenster, Camembert, Smoked Gouda, or Mozzarella. Gewurztraminer is a relatively affordable wine. Good bottles of Gewurztraminer can be found for anywhere between $12 and $40. Until next time, cheers! Scan QR code to visit my website.

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Greeting Etiquette by Chicka Elloy Gentlemen, When you walk through the front door after work, who do you greet first? As you open the door, the dog jumps on you, the kids rush pushing each other, you step on a toy, the cat runs for the other room, all while your wife is cooking dinner. What message are you sending if: Chicka Elloy lives in Woodstock with his wife and two sweet caramel daughters. He writes for USA Today Education and was voted #1 Daddy Blogger by Parents.com - Contact him through www. thefrequentflyerfather. com.

• You pat the dog before hugging the kids? • You ignore the children and yell out for your exhausted wife? • You pick up the toy and start telling the dog why it should not be there? • You hug the kids and start a conversation ignoring mom? • You look for the cat… well, let’s be honest— the cat doesn’t care.

The puppy in my personality will always be drawn to the kids’ enthusiasm, and since they’re here, I might as well love on them, right? But what message does that send my children about my husband status? Thinking about it, my wife normally is in another room when I get home (sending me unspoken signals to come find her). I don’t think I am alone here guys, am I? She wants me to be interested and to care enough to come find her, so I have learned to acknowledge the kids with a smile and say, “Ya’ll help me find Momma.” They gladly lead me into the kitchen where I can greet her with a Disney rated kiss. Are Disney kisses even rated anymore? What message does this greeting of mom first send to your kids?

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Honor. It conveys that she is special to you and that she is your priority. It took me a while to figure out I could be a great spouse as passionately as being a lovable dad— a welcomed change in our house as my wife now gets to feel as full as the tooth fairy’s phone book upon arrival. This “greeting etiquette” helps the children develop a healthy respect for their mother. When we greet our children before our spouses, we project that they are more important than their Momma in the household. Be sure to acknowledge them, but invest in greeting Mom first to show we hold her in high regard; this behavior suggests to them to do the same. It is not about the children’s self esteem — it is about respect. Someone, someday will greet them first when they reach adulthood, but for now, they need to learn to honor their Momma. Respect! After all, we were a family before we had kids. When a dad is in, everyone wins.

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Feature

Heating • Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Electrical

‘One-Stop’ Service Provider by Michelle Martin In 1978, Dan Jape started a modest heating and cooling business in the basement of his home in Dunwoody. Now 34 years later, Reliable Heating & Air in Woodstock employs approximately 125 service technicians, installers, salespersons, customer service representatives, and administrative support staff and offers more services than ever. “When we started, most of our business was local and consisted largely of apartments and rental homes,” he says. “It’s amazing how much work is right in your back yard if you look for it.” Within just a few years, Dan says Reliable expanded to a real office, then a larger office in Roswell, and to servicing customers all over Metro Atlanta — settling into its current location off of Highway 92 in Woodstock two years ago. “This is a good base of operation for us because it has both the space and accessibility to the Photo by Studio 7

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interstate that we need to continue to serve our evergrowing customer base and ever-growing business.” Reliable Heating & Air has been a familiar face in Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton for many years, although Reliable’s extensive customer base reaches as far north as Jasper and Flowery Branch, west to Villa Rica, east to Grayson and Loganville, and south to Fayetteville and McDonough. In the past year, Reliable has also expanded its services to now include not only heating and cooling but also plumbing, electrical and insulation. “We found that more and more of our customers were asking us for referrals for their plumbing, electrical and insulation needs because they trusted us,” Dan says. “But, often times the work performed by those outside vendors didn’t meet our standards.” Ultimately, Dan made the decision to bring those areas in-house as part of Reliable’s expanded services. “We want to be customers’ ‘one-stop’ service provider,” he says. Customer service built on trust and reliability has been Dan’s top priority throughout Reliable’s 34 years in business. “Our goal at Reliable is to deliver quality service at a fair price,” Dan says, noting that the industry has a reputation for taking advantage of customers by price-gouging. “We’re honest, up-front and provide complete pricing so customers aren’t surprised by hidden fees.” In addition, Reliable is open seven days a week, with personal phone support after hours in the event of emergencies. Field technicians located throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas allow

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(Installation & Maintenance) • Heating • Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Electrical • Insulation • Water Heaters • Thermostats • Humidifiers, De-Humidifiers, Air Filters, UV Lights • And More Reliable to respond quickly to such calls and to service such a geographically large customer base, Dan says. “Our customers trust us to be there when they need us, on their schedule. They trust that they can call us in an emergency and speak with someone who can provide a calming voice until a Reliable technician arrives.” Quality products and experienced professionals who are the best in their field play a large part in Reliable’s 34 years of success, according to Dan. Trane air conditioners, for example, are customers’ brand of choice for performance, durability and excellent warranties. In fact, all of Reliable’s technicians are certified Trane Comfort Specialists, he says. Reliable also is NATE-certified (North American Technician Excellence), which means Reliable’s technicians have passed the NATE test that certifies technicians as having the most knowledge and experience in servicing and installing heating and cooling systems. Similarly, Reliable’s plumbers must be licensed by the State of Georgia as a journeyman or master plumber. Dan also requires that technicians wear booties, put down drop cloths, and clean up any debris to ensure customers’ homes are treated with

respect and care. “The people at Reliable are the sum of the company,” he says. “We hand-pick the best in their field so we can offer customers firstclass service.” Dan believes customers also choose Reliable because the company is family-owned and operated. His son, Daniel, specializes in sales and is preparing to take over the daily management of the business. The company is also represented by mother-daughter, father-son, brother-andsister and other connections in many different service areas. “Customers seem to like knowing the face behind the business,” Dan says. “Many of Reliable’s customers have been with us since the beginning. They know who they’re dealing with and who they’ll be dealing with in the future. Customers can’t build with a corporation or large retailer the kind of relationship and familiarity they have with us at Reliable Heating & Air.”

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Lifestyle

Do You Want to Start Your Own Business? by Peter Allen A lot of people are doing it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some out of want and some out of necessity. You may already have your own business; if so, some of this information will be helpful. Question: How do I find the right business for me? A good starting point is to make a list of the types of business that interest you. Next, analyze the industry to determine how you could use your creativity to operate a similar business, how you could better determine your market, and how you will reach your market. Then make a list of your strengths and weaknesses, noting how your strengths will serve your business and what you need to compensate for your weakness. Remember, regardless of how good you are at creating the product or service, it needs to be sold. Peter Allen has a degree in Business Management and holds several certificates from coaching institutes for life, business relationships and retirement. He can be reached at (770) 9772232.

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Make a list of the pros and cons of having your own business; this will help you discover a business that you will not only enjoy, but at which you will excel. Make a list of the pros and cons of having your own business; this will help you discover a business that you will not only enjoy, but at which you will excel. Once you pull the trigger on starting your business, there are several things that you will need to do yourself. Put together a one- to three-year business plan, secure the financing, hire and or contract other needed skills and create alliance/partnerships to thrust your business forward. The three main reasons to continued on page 83

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Health & Wellness

Seven Steps to a Achieving a Beautiful Smile by Dr. Scott R. Harden

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

Smiles represent our window to the world. Flash a beautiful and confident smile and that job might be yours, or you may relate better with people at school or work. For example, why is getting braces so popular among teenagers? They have figured out that their looks are important, and they want to look their best around their peers. On the other end of the spectrum, senior citizens frequently come into the office desiring to have a smile makeover because they still value how they look. This is a very fulfilling experience for the dentist and staff and the patient as well. Smile enhancements can be accomplished by specific techniques or combining several techniques that include whitening, braces, veneers, crowns, and implants. These techniques provide the tools that allow patients to achieve the smile they have always wanted.

Here are the seven steps to achieve a beautiful smile: 1) Initial smile consultation Choose a dentist you like and can communicate with. Discuss the smile attributes you would like to possess in your smile. 2) Records appointment Study models of your teeth and diagnostic digital photographs of your teeth are taken to carefully study and plan your smile makeover. A simulation of your new smile is created using white sculpting wax. This is an important aspect of the process, allowing a three-dimensional perspective for doctor and patient to discuss. 3) Smile analysis review, treatment plan developed (dentist and patient) Dentist and patient sit down and further review patient goals, which include diagnostic photos, study models and preview of the simulation of your ideal smile. Your individualized treatment plan, treatment steps and cost are presented next to provide you all the information you need. The simulation wax up is carefully evaluated and gives you the opportunity to critique your virtual smile and ensure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what you want or how it might be altered further to your desires. The simulation wax up should be compared to see how it balances with your teeth and your face. The shape, size and contours of the teeth should reflect what you like.

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4. Perform elective procedures Any needed preliminary care such as whitening or braces is performed prior to your smile enhancement procedure. This stage is designed to achieve the optimal whiteness of your teeth or perform any necessary straightening or repositioning. Whitening is the most common element to perform. 5) Initial phase of smile enhancement treatment Teeth are prepared using specific techniques decided in records appointment, (veneers or crowns). Impressions of your teeth are taken so the dental lab can create customized veneers or crowns. Transitional restorations (temporaries) are fabricated to cover your prepared teeth until the final restorations are ready. These temporaries create the idealized smile you desire. Photos of the transitional restorations are taken and sent to laboratory so they can compare the diagnostic wax up to live version of transitional restorations in the mouth. The dentist, patient and lab can see how the initially planned smile makeover appears and how it balances with the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face. 6) Dental lab fabricates final customized restorations to transform current smile to desired smile. 7) Final phase of smile enhancement treatment You return to the office and have your transitional restorations replaced with the custom laboratory restorations. This is very exciting but requires patience in case you wish to modify any details regarding your veneers or crowns. The restorations are tried on and evaluated closely for all necessary technical details. Once approved by the doctor and staff, you receive the official unveiling to behold your smile makeover. This is the time you can determine if the restorations are exactly what you like or if they need modifications to meet your expectations. If the final restorations meet your expectations, they are placed on your teeth that day and cemented with strong final cement. Final restorations that require modifications go back to the lab for further customization. Patients sometimes need several weeks to wear and evaluate their cosmetic restorations. This is not a problem. The restorations are placed on the teeth with weak temporary cement allowing patients the opportunity to determine if they like the crowns as they are or want to have them modified. When the patient is confident about the new smile, the final restorations are cemented in place with strong final cement. The seven steps to achieving a successful and enjoyable smile makeover require good communication between doctor, patient, staff and laboratory technician. This communication is enhanced by use of digital photographs and study models. The experience is exciting for the patient and should provide a confident and attractive smile that gives you confidence in social and business situationssocially and in business.

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Health & Wellness

How do Mosquitoes Survive the Rain? by Rick Coughlin Have you ever wondered how a mosquito can survive the impact of rain? A single rain drop can weigh more than 50 times what a mosquito does. A mosquito getting hit with a rain drop is about the same as a person getting hit by a car when you compare the different ratios in weight. A research team at Georgia Tech, led by assistant professor of mechanical engineering David Hu and doctoral student Andrew Dikerson, conducted a research project trying to figure this out. They used high-speed videography to determine how this was possible. What they found was that mosquitoes receive low impact forces from raindrops because the mass of the mosquitoes cause raindrops to lose very little momentum upon impact. The results can be found in the June 4 2012 issue of the “Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.” Rick Coughlin is the owner of The Mosquito Authority. Email him at rick@ themosquitoauthority. com.

To study how mosquitoes fly in the rain, the research team constructed a flight arena consisting of a small acrylic cage covered with mesh to contain the mosquitoes but permit entry of water drops. They used a water jet to simulate rain stream velocity and observed six mosquitoes flying into the stream. All the mosquitoes survived the collision. “If you were to scale up the impact to human size, we would not survive,” said study co-author Andrew Dickerson. “It would be like standing in the road and getting hit by a car.” “To survive, the mosquito must eventually separate from the front of the drop,” Hu said. “The mosquito accomplishes this by using its long legs and wings, whose drag forces act to rotate the mosquito off the point of contact. This is necessary; otherwise the mosquito will be thrown into the ground at the speed of a falling raindrop.” So why would they study this? What practical application could come from a study like this? This research could help improve the design of insect-sized flying robots, which Hu says are being designed for use in military surveillance and search and rescue missions.

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Sciatica? by Dr. Jared J. Lasseigne Sciatica is a group of symptoms, including pain, that can be developed by irritation and/or compression of a portion of the sciatic nerve. This is the largest and longest nerve in the body. Formed by multiple nerve roots from the lumbar spine, the sciatic nerve starts at the base of the spinal cord and branches off on either side, traveling through the lower back and continuing down both legs. The sciatic For more information, nerve sends signals down both legs contact Dr. Jared at Discover Chiropractic to control muscles and up the legs to in Towne Lake (770) provide different types of sensations. 516-9900. Inflammation of the nerve usually causes tenderness along the course of the nerve through the buttocks, thigh, and possibly down the leg to the foot. Symptoms can appear suddenly or become moderate to severe over time. Besides pain, one may feel numbness, burning, tingling, pins and needles, muscular weakness or difficulty in controlling the leg. Sciatica may be caused by a number

of spinal conditions that compress the sciatic nerve. These conditions can include one or more of the following: • Spinal arthritis • Spinal stenosis • Spinal trauma • Spondylolisthesis • Bone spurs • Bulging disc • Herniated disc • Piriformis syndrome Treatment of sciatica pains often differs, depending upon the underlying cause of the symptoms. You can take preventative steps to bypass sciatica pains by • Lifting heavy items correctly. • Strengthening core muscles. • Maintaining a healthy weight. • Sitting, standing, and sleeping with proper posture. Be really watchful of your body movements to avoid continued on page 82

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Health & Wellness

Outsmart Osteoporosisâ&#x20AC;Ś Five Steps to Better Bone Health by Northside Hospital We have come along way in understanding osteoporosis, the condition that causes bones to become less dense, brittle and susceptible to fracture as we age. It affects 10 million Americans, 80 percent of whom are women. Symptoms may not appear until a fracture points to its existence; however, when osteoporosis is caught in its early stages, lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) and medication may slow down or even stop bone loss before damage occurs. Here are five simple steps to help you outsmart osteoporosis: 1. Know your risk. Talk to your health care provider to find out your risk for osteoporosis, based on your medical history, lifestyle and family background. Simply being female puts women at higher risk for osteoporosis because their bones tend to be smaller and thinner. Other factors include menopause, a sedentary lifestyle, previous fractures not caused by trauma and a history of anorexia. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important

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to know that certain medications also can sap bone strength; so make sure to discuss those with your doctor, too. 2. Kick the sticks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the three-martini dinner. Any dose of cigarette smoke is too much, and that includes secondhand smoke. The good news is, if you stop smoking, within five years your risk can return to baseline, as if you never smoked. And while some studies report a glass or two of red wine per day may have health benefits, excessive alcohol drinking is a major cause of osteoporosis. It reduces physical activity, impairs nutrition and has toxic effects on the bone cells. 3. Get moving. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, performed at least 30 minutes three times a week, can improve bone density. Low-impact activities, like Tai Chi, promote better balance, flexibility and coordination. In addition, resistance training strengthens muscles in the upper spine and arms, improves posture and continued on page 82

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Health & Wellness

Pertussis Vaccination… Not Just for Kids by Dr. Amy Hardin

Amy Hardin is a pediatrician in Towne Lake at Northside Pediatrics. Check out Northside Pediatrics’ new website at www. northsidepediatrics. com and follow them on Facebook at Northside Pediatrics!

Ok kids, this month’s article is about a shot your parents need to get (cue kids cheering!). Pertussis is a germ that has made its way back into the United States and even into Cherokee County. Our medical group has diagnosed four people with it in the last three weeks. As adults are the largest source of the disease, it’s our turn to roll up our sleeves and get vaccinated.

Pertussis is the germ that causes whooping cough. It is spread through the air by infectious droplets, and is very contagious: 80 percent of those who are exposed to the virus within their own home get infected. In children and adults, it’s a long and horrible cough that can last up to three months. Symptoms start off looking like a regular cold, and then 1-2 weeks later, a prolonged coughing phase starts. Spasms of cough, shortness of breath and then a gasping “whoop” are the classic symptoms. Almost always, the disease is diagnosed 2-3 weeks into the illness when the coughing has begun. At this point, there is no treatment to cure the disease. Drugs such as Zithromax can make the patient non-contagious, but do not stop the cough. Unfortunately, children usually don’t have the classic symptoms. Younger children might just have a nagging cough with no whoop. The scary part of pertussis is that infants sometimes don’t cough at all; they just develop sleep apnea and can die. Two summers ago in California (a state with very low vaccination percentages), more than 9,000 cases of pertussis were diagnosed. This was the highest number of cases in more than 50 years. Hundreds of infants were hospitalized, 20 percent of babies got pneumonia from it, and ten infants died. Most caught the disease from an adult continued on page 82

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Health & Wellness

Supplements? by Ross Brakeville, DPT, STC and Charles Garten, MD “But Mommm, I need to gain weight… get stronger…faster…everyone else is taking this high grade, uniquely formulated, metabolically enhanced Branch Warren endorsed plutonium enriched powder and jumping off a cliff; why can’t I?”

Dr. Ross Brakeville is a Physical Therapist specializing in Sports Medicine, to include injury prevention, with a focus on kids and adults who want to play like one. He is owner of Woodstock Physical Therapy & Performance Institute. For more information go to: www. woodstockpt.com or call: (770) 516-9191.

Exercise is and should be part of an athlete’s training to meet the rigors of sport. This can and often does include weight training. The current rage in weight training is supplementation. It seems kids think they need a boost to help meet their “goals.”

There is no substitution for taking care of the basics first, such as a balanced diet and exercise. However, there are situations when supplementation can have value. To help break down the issues, I asked Dr. Charles Garten for his advice. Dr. Garten, with Myers Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Atlanta, is the previous team physician for the Atlanta Falcons and an expert in this arena. From a medical perspective, if there are concerns such as allergies, specialized diets, hormone dysfunction, metabolic issues, immunity diseases, vitamin/mineral synthesis issues and etc., consult with your physician and sports dietitian. These and other medical limitations may have serious consequences to an athlete’s performance. Dr. Garten pointed out the nutrition and supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar business. Many companies quote “scientific studies” supporting their products; however, there are few very well-designed studies supporting the efficacy or safety of the products. Furthermore, this industry is not regulated by the FDA! Claims about their products and effects of unique ingredients may be false or, at best, misleading. Supplements that can have benefits are a function of among other things: the ingredients, the individual needs and the type of training. For example, preteens who have not hit puberty will gain almost nothing from supplements. A balanced diet along with a multivitamin is all they need to complement an exercise program. To maximize an exercise program, one should consider these factors, listed in order of importance: a balanced diet, vitamins/minerals, antioxidants, 62

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Supplements that can have benefits are a function of among other things: the ingredients, the individual needs and the type of training. protein powders and possibly energy enhancers. Antioxidants such as garlic, vitamins C and E and Omega-3 fatty acids help eliminate the free-radicals produced as byproducts of aggressive exercise. Protein powders can be used for recovery after a workout and as an “additional” meal when trying to gain weight. Protein should be pure; the most popular are the “whey” proteins. Dr. Garten points out that one of the best post-workout supplements may be in your refrigerator right now. A 2006 study in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism revealed that chocolate milk immediately after exercise and two hours after recovery was an effective recovery aid between exhaustive bouts of exercise. Creatine Monohydrate is another well-known supplement with multiple scientific studies. Creatine is necessary in conversion of energy in cells. Low levels of creatine will limit energy conversion and therefore prolong recovery between bouts during exercise. Creatine also draws water into cells, making them “appear” larger.

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Back to School

The End of My Haunted Summer by Dee Locklin

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

This time last year, I was spouting fountains of tears and expressing my complete despair about becoming an empty nester. Well, sort of. I think I did admit that lavender, floral décor was scheduled to enter my then 18-year-old son’s bedroom about five minutes after he left for college. But, interior decorating aside, I was pouting a great deal over the departure of my Little Prince. It is now August 2012. And I’m counting the days remaining until the poltergeist who poses as my progeny vacates the premises.

For many years, I heard from friends about The Summer in Which They Return Home. It is that well-known time when college kids move back home for their first summer break. Reminiscent of scenes from a horror movie, parents find themselves held captive by offspring who are under evil influences and dead set on behaving most wickedly. With a whole year of college under their belt, the returning progenies are truly convinced of intellectual superiority over their parents. They are filled with equal senses of independence and entitlement. They are, to put it mildly, full of themselves. And it is in this manner that our very own Little Prince haunted our lives throughout the summer. He came and went as he pleased, resenting my request that he at least let us know

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Don’t worry; smart moms always exact their revenge. where he was going and when we might expect him back. He refused to spend more than five minutes at a time with his dad and me, and pretty much only spoke to us when he wanted his laundry done or a meal prepared. To add insult to injury, the rascal helped himself to my Kroger fuel discount points to fill his car all summer. Points I earned, with my money, buying buggies of groceries to feed him and his pals who - by the way – have the appetite of ravenous zombies. August 12, 2012. Mr. Full-of-Himself packs his car and heads back to college. My Independence Day! No more mountains of laundry; no more midnight refrigerator raids; no more bathroom sinks clogged with face whiskers. Since mid-July, I’ve been packing dishes, cookware, and other items for his new apartment. Everything is stacked in the living room, a monument to remind me of my upcoming emancipation. I want the lad fully-equipped so he has no reason to call me or come back home before Thanksgiving. Don’t worry; smart moms always exact their revenge. On the dark night of August 12th, in an apartment not far enough away, the Little Prince will unpack a medium-sized box containing his bed and bathroom linens. Oh, to see the look on his face when he unfurls his new lilac sheets, trimmed in delicate lace, and his hot pink towels and shower curtain. Study hard, son. And hey, have fun with that laundry.

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Back to School

Back to School G uid e

The past few months have hopefully been filled with carefree fun, friend and family time, income-producing summer jobs, and the opportunity to sleep in on a Monday. But for Cherokee County students, that time has come to an end, and school is back in session. The first weeks of school can be overwhelming with new classes for students and mounds of paperwork for parents. To help you during these first few hectic weeks, we have compiled several helpful resources to get everyone started on the right foot. And keep in mind that fall break is just around the corner! 66

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Cherokee County School District www.cherokee.k12.ga.us

Aspen Family Portal — This is a comprehensive portal available to parents and/or guardians of Cherokee County School District students. The portal allows family members to view the following student information: demographics, contacts, attendance, and schedule. Academic information such as assignments, grades from quizzes and tests, and attendance also can be found. Family members also can subscribe to email alerts regarding grades and attendance. Authorized family members will be provided with a login and password. Parent Information — By clicking on the tab titled “Parent Information,” parents have access to a myriad of information including calendars, handbooks, student discipline, academic support, and more. Tutoring — For students who need extra academic help, the District supplies a list of approved tutors. Contact your individual school for complete information.

College Bound?

Backpack Flyers Parents are inundated with forms and flyers during the first few weeks of school, and it can be overwhelming, and sometimes, important sign up dates can be missed in the shuffle. Here are a few of the typical sign-ups that occur during the first month of school. Elementary School — Boy and Girl Scout membership drives often begin in the fall as well as some fall/winter sports such as basketball. Middle/High School — Students have the opportunity to sign up for after school programs and clubs. Often times, sign-ups occur at lunch time, so if your student has a particular interest, have him/her listen to the school announcements or check flyers that are sent home. Students often will forget to bring home flyers or simply let them sit in their backpacks. If your student has a particular interest, be sure to check with your individual school regarding what’s available.

Favorite Subject — Lunchtime!

https://secure.gacollege411.org/— Everything you need to know about preparing for and applying to college including FAFSA and other financial aid information.

Elementary School: Breakfast $1, Lunch $1.70 Middle/High School: Breakfast $1, Lunch $1.95 Visitors: Breakfast $1.50, Lunch $3

www.collegeboard.org — Links to find, apply, and pay for college as well as practice SAT and ACT questions.

www.mealpayplus.com Cherokee County District parents can pay online for their child’s meals. Parents can check balances, receive low balance alerts, and view meals and items purchased. There is a small transaction fee with every deposit.

http://www.path2college529.com/ — Georgia’s higher education savings plan which includes features, savings options, and tax advantages.

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Back to School

Words Are Powerful by Joe Lemmo

Joe Lemmo is language arts teacher at E.T. Booth Middle School; he’s been a teacher for 12 years. He also performs Improv at the Elm Street Cultural Arts Center. Joe can be reached at mrlemmo@ gmail.com.

I believe words are powerful. If you know me, you’ve probably heard me say this a million times before. It became my motto at the beginning of the last school year as I was looking for a theme for my students to help give the year purpose. After some brainstorming, the phrase was finally born. I know it’s not a novel concept, but there is a great deal of truth to the power our words have, and I would hate to miss the opportunity to share this with my students.

I’ve recently discovered that we share our words in three main ways. The first way we share is verbally, through our spoken language. This would also include singing if you wanted to get technical. The second way is through writing. This may include notes, letters, texting, email, Facebook, twitter, etc. And the third and final way is by actually living our words. If that doesn’t make sense, hang on, I’ll get to it later! This concept will be my new theme for the next school year. It will be my intention to drive this point home to my students. Yes, I plan on fully covering the standards, but that’s the beauty of teaching English— it all revolves around words! And for the next ten months, you’ll be reading my students’ thoughts on different topics. You’ll also be able to offer feedback on them as well! Back to the three ways we share our words. Let me walk you through the power our words have. You see, they gain momentum as they go from being spoken to being lived. Let’s take the classic phrase “I love you.” This phrase is used often. Sometimes people really mean it, and sometimes they don’t. Saying “I love you” is good, but isn’t it that much 68

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...if you “live” the phrase, then you’re taking it to the next level! When you live it, you’re showing your words in action. more special when it’s written in some way? I think when it’s written, it provides the person something tangible and something that can be kept as a keepsake. There’s a certain power in putting something in writing. If you’ve ever signed a contract, you know exactly what I’m talking about. But if you “live” the phrase, then you’re taking it to the next level! When you live it, you’re showing your words in action. There’s nothing more powerful than that! I once heard that you can’t learn to ride a bike by watching. You have to get up on that bike and do it yourself. I think the same holds true for learning that your words are powerful. You can‘t listen to someone talk about it; you have to see it for yourself by living it! That will be the goal for my students this year. I fully intend on providing them the opportunities to say, write, and live their words throughout the year. You’re lucky; you get to play a role as well. As I said before, my students will be sharing their thoughts on different topics each month in this magazine. I’m going to promise them that you, the reader, will give them feedback to show how powerful their words actually are. My email will be included with each article. Please feel free to email me at any time, and I will pass your comments along to the students. That means that I’m also giving you a chance to live your words. If you’ve ever wanted to inspire, encourage, or motivate a child, you have that chance now. I thank you in advance for helping me with this. After all, it does take a village to raise a child!

Send Us Your Back to School Photos!

When you take your kids to the school bus on August 1, we know you will have your camera, so please remember to share your first day memories with TowneLaker! Email them to editor@townelaker.com. Please identify people in photo from left to right. Deadline is August 10.

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Etowah Eagles Date Opponent Location August 24 Sequoyah Chiefs Away August 31 Lambert Longhorns Home September 7 Centennial Knights Away September 14 Pope Greyhounds Home September 21 Wheeler Wildcats Home September 28 Roswell Hornets Away October 4 Milton Eagles Away October 12 Bye October 19 Cherokee Warriors Home October 26 Woodstock Wolverines Away November 2 Walton Raiders Away November 9 Lassiter Trojans Home

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Varsity Football Schedule

Woodstock Wolverines Varsity Football Schedule Date Opponent Location August 23 Johns Creek Gladiators Home August 31 Harrison Hoyas Home September 7 Kell Longhorns Away September 21 Walton Raiders Away September 28 Lassiter Trojans Away October 5 Cherokee Warriors Home October 19 Roswell Hornets Home October 26 Etowah Eagles Home November 2 Wheeler Wildcats Away November 9 Milton Eagles Away

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Schools & Sports

New Principals Join Boston, Oak Grove

Several schools in the Cherokee County School District will begin the school year with new leadership, including Boston and Oak Grove elementary schools. Ms. Joey Moss will be the new principal for Boston. Previously, Ms. Moss was Assistant Principal at Woodstock Middle School and a teacher at Carmel Elementary School. She has been teaching in the district since 1997. Mr. Les Conley is the new principal at Oak Grove, site of the Fine Arts Academy. Most recently, Mr. Conley was the principal at Boston and also served as principal at Free Home Elementary School and Assistant Principal at Hickory Flat Elementary School. He also has taught at Canton and Tippens elementary schools and Cherokee High School. He has been teaching in the District since 1984.

Carmel Student Donates to Locks of Love

Macie Brown, 6, recently donated hair to Locks of Love. This was Macieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first haircut, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already looking forward to donating again. Macie is the daughter of Kim and Scott Brown and is in the first grade at Carmel Elementary School.

Boston Student Donates to Children with Hair Loss

Boston Elementary student Parker Keeton, 7, donated her cut hair to the organization Children with Hair Loss. Parker grew her hair out for two and a half years with the goal of donating. Parker is the daughter of Amy and Mark Keeton.

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Woodstock Grad to Play for Brenau University

Claire Zimmerman, a graduate of Woodstock High School, recently joined the 2012-13 Brenau Golden Tigers basketball team. Claire, who is 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? and a shooting guard, was a member of the first Woodstock High School state playoff team. Claire plans to major in nursing.

Woodstock Grad Receives Scholarship Tiana Welch, a graduate of Woodstock High School and senior at Spelman College, received the Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 award was presented by The Cherokee County School Nutrition Association to Tiana for her strong academic performance and record of community service. Tiana is majoring in Chemistry with a goal of becoming an anesthesiologist.

Left to right: Leslie Skopik, President of the Cherokee County Chapter of Georgia School Nutrition Association; Tiana Welch, and Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo.

Wyngate Mens Team Takes ALTA Championship

The Wyngate C-6 Mens tennis team recently won the ALTA City Final Championships. The team has been together for several seasons and was led by Randy Hawkins and Patrick Hallisy. The championship match came down to the lines four and five, who all won in three sets and tiebreakers. Congratulations!

Front row (left to right): Ken Donaldson, Pat Fagan, Tom Mathis, Tyler Parks, Wes Rowell and Jules Fijux. Back row: Josh Philpot, Andrew Eppsteiner, Steve Britton, Randy Hawkins, Patrick Hallisy, Keith Dutton and Larry Miller. Not pictured: Dave King, Steve Drosos, Tom Diederich, Mike Madson and Jim Hinchey. TowneLaker | August 2012

Schools & Sports

Woodstock Student to Compete in World Competition When you see 5’11, 225-pound Hunter Pooser, you shouldn’t be surprised to learn he’s a weightlifter. What may surprise you is that this Woodstock High School senior recently earned a berth on the U.S. Men’s National team for the International Powerlifting Federation’s World Championships, which will take place in late August in Poland. While other students are getting adjusted to their first few weeks in school, Hunter will be competing against the best weightlifters in the world. He stands an excellent chance of medaling, if not winning gold in his division. Hunter, the son of Denise and Preston Pooser, has been lifting since the age of ten. Preston coached football in Orange Beach, AL, and Hunter would often accompany his father and watch the older boys work out. Before long, Hunter began working out with Preston, who would make sure he was exercising correctly and safely. As a sixth grader, Hunter was the second strongest among the eighth grade football players he worked out with. By age 13, he entered his first competition and not only came in first place, but broke a world record. This experience set Hunter on the path of weightlifting competition. Hunter also played football through middle and high school, but recently decided to quit football before his senior year. “It was a hard decision, and it took a while, but when I looked at the big picture, I knew something had to give,” he said. He felt that he couldn’t dedicate the time he needed to excel at both sports. Since he didn’t have plans to continue with football in college, he chose weightlifting. Hunter, who trains at the North Georgia Barbell Club, has been preparing for the national competition since January. He trains 2-3 hours at a time, 3-4 times per week. Each session focuses on a different specialty: bench press, squat and dead lift. Hunter’s winning lifts to qualify for Nationals were 627 for squat, 617 for dead lift and 402 bench press. Of his son’s latest accomplishment, Preston said, “His mother and I are very proud of him. We know how hard he’s worked to get this far, and the sky’s the limit for him.” After graduation, Hunter plans to attend Life University with the goal of becoming a chiropractor. He also plans to continue weightlifting and competing. He even has a role model … a gentleman in his 70s who works out at his gym and still competes. 74

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Tennis Tip by Mark Billson Question How do you play against a player who constantly plays soft balls and lobs? I play from the baseline aggressively.

Mark Billson is Director of Tennis at Towne Lake Hills Tennis Club. He is USPTR certified with more than 20 years teaching experience. He works with players of all ages and levels. Mark can be contacted at tlhtennis@comcast. net.

Answer In his book “Winning Ugly,” Brad Gilbert passes on some good advice from his college coach Allen Fox. When playing, you always have to ask yourself, “Who’s hurting who with what?” If your softball (pusher) opponent is controlling the points and playing his favorite softball brand of play, you’re probably in trouble-unless you play that style better than he does. The pusher’s strategy is stay in the backcourt, taking his time to set up and pushing soft shot after soft shot at you until you make an error. Psychologically, the pusher likes consistency and has the patience to stay out on the court until the end of time.

The first strategic decision you have to implement against the pusher is decide to play your game, not his. While you don’t want to become too aggressive or over hit, which only falls into the trap set by the pusher, you don’t want to under hit or become too tentative either. Find a pace where you can continue to play aggressively but still keep the ball in play. The second strategy, particularly for someone like yourself who is an aggressive baseline player, is to try to force the pusher in a defensive mode by pushing him deep into the corners with high top spin shots and pulling him into the net with lowangled slices. By constantly jerking your opponent back and forward and by varying the pace and spin, you take the pusher, who hates the net and thrives on boring, baseline rallies, out of his comfort zone. Now you are hurting him, and not vice versa. This style of play will also force your opponent into short replies, which you can then jump on for winners. Having said all that, it’s important that you enter the match against a pusher in the right frame of mind. Mentally prepare yourself to stay out there longer and hit more balls than you are used to. But even more importantly, walk onto the court determined to make your opponent play your game.

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Schools & Sports

Boys of Summer Hobgood 6U Heat Dizzy Dean Champions

The 6U Hobgood Heat All Star team recently became the Dizzy Dean State Champions. The Heat defeated the 6U Acworth Orange in extra innings. The Heat finished the 16 team tournament 5–1 and outscored their opponents 124–63 on their way to claiming the State Championship. Team members include Bryce Bessho, Nolan Bower, Tyler Gebhart, Carter Gilliam, Caleb Hughes, Brooks McKenna, Joe Nevle, Dalton Shakar, Matt Steadham, Logan Stradley, Jack Strickland, Jake Zehner, and Ethan Presier (Alternate). Coaching staff includes Nick Bessho, Head Coach; Matt McKenna, Assistant Coach; Mark Nevle, Assistant Coach; Steve Shakar, Assistant Coach; and Dave Zehner, Assistant Coach.

Hobgood Fury Wins World Series

The 13U Hobgood Fury won the Grand Slam World Series, which was held in Panama City, FL. Congratulations!

Left to right: Tommy Humphrey, Zach Porter, Coach Larry Ridgeway, Tony Wineman, Tyler Whitfield, Noah Stevenson, Coach Mike Stevenson, Jack Ryan, Matthew Ridgeway, Manager Walt Porter, Ryan Chance, Coach Steve Barber, Tyler Rozanske, Brock Thompson, and Harrison North.

Barracudas Top in Summer Swim Association

Hobgood 8U Heat Takes Third at State Championship The Hobgood 8U Heat All Star team recently placed third in the State Championship, which was held in Rock Springs, GA. The team proceeded to attend the Little League World Series late last month. Congratulations!

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The Bradshaw Farm Barracudas swim team was crowned the 2012 champion of the Cherokee Summer Swim Association. The team was undefeated and captured the championship by defeating the Eagle Watch Eaglerays. The standings are as follows in order: Bradshaw Farms Barracudas, Deer Run Dolphins, Wyngate Waves, Eagle Watch Eaglerays, and Orange Shoals Otters. In addition, 52 Bradshaw Farm swimmers qualified to represent Cherokee County in the swimming championships, which will be held in Cartersville.

CYLA to Offer Lacrosse Clinics

The Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association (CYLA) will be offering free lacrosse clinics for boys and girls of all ages. The dates for the clinics will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. on August 4, 11, and 18 at J.J. Biello Riverside Athletic Complex. All skill levels are welcome.

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Faith

Marriage Moments by Donna Ratliff My husband and I tend to watch for things in the world around us that pertain to marriage. On a recent outing, we were in a crowded venue and heard a lot of commotion. Two couples were brutally going at each other, making raucous noise and about to fight. As it turns out, one of these penguin couples was staunchly protecting their egg in their makeshift nest at the Tennessee aquarium. The other penguin couple, who had recently lost their nest, were making grand efforts to steal the egg. It was high drama with pecking, flapping, noise making and biting between them. At one point, the couple protecting their egg seemed like they were fighting each other. He was pecking at her and she at him while the outside couple stood closely by, waiting for a chance to attack. We realized that, in an effort to protect their family, this male penguin was actually trying to get his partner to move further up in the nest. She finally understood his signals and together they rolled the egg up under her and into a different spot. Then the male took the outside position and a stronger defense against the attackers. They fought tenaciously for their family. In the end, their teamwork paid off and the attackers backed away, leaving them to their nest. This scenario reminded me how at times we too fight outside forces in our families. The constant barrage of media, jobs, finances and expectations from family and friends can make us feel that we are under attack. The penguin couple’s success came from several factors. In the midst of the crisis, one partner stopped trying to handle it and allowed the other one to take over with a better plan.

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If we practiced what Romans 12:16 says more often, our teamwork might just improve. “Be of the same mind towards one another.” Secondly, they worked together as a team to protect their most precious commodity- their nest. If we practiced what Romans 12:16 says more often, our teamwork might just improve. “Be of the same mind towards one another.” Date Your Mate A couple who are friends of ours told us about a great date they had. If you’ve seen the television show Auction Kings, you might know that Gallery 63 is right here in Atlanta. They recently went to one of the auctions and told us about how much fun they had. They enjoyed watching all of the people and, on the way home, discussing what interests those people had based on what items they cast bids for. They also enjoyed talking about what they would do with various items in their own home. An additional perk, they told us, was that from now on when they watch Auction Kings they are reminded of the fun afternoon they spent with each other.

How To Live Longer by Dr. Doug Thrasher

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

Research has been done on common characteristics of people who live longer. These characteristics include regular physical activity (walking is the best), knowing your purpose, taking time to meditate-pray-nap every day, reducing food intake by 20 percent, eating a plant based diet, drinking two glasses of wine daily, living in a thriving family, being connected to a faith based community and having friends. If you follow all these suggestions, then the research says you will add years to your life.

Today, I want to focus on one of these characteristics – being connected to a faith based community. The simple question is, “Are you involved in a religious community?” I have to say that, except for Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday, I haven’t noticed any traffic problems caused by people traveling to church on Sundays.

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We know that being involved in a church community will help you to live longer We say that we are a Christian nation, and, close to 90 percent of Americans say they believe in God. At the same time, approximately half of those who say they believe belong to a church and roughly half of those who belong actually attend on a regular basis. That means that fewer than 25 percent of Americans are involved in church regularly. Do you fall on the side of being involved or not? Our world today is fast paced. Sunday has become just another day in the week. Many people are required to work on Sundays. Many others are busy with sports or any of a number of other distractions. We make a fuss when the Ten Commandments continued on page 82

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TOWNE LAKE AREA RELIGIOUS SERVICES Baptist Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 592-7007 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Goodner Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock, (770) 710-1068 Pastor: Elder Larry White www.crossroadspbc.org First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Johnny M. Hunt www.fbcw.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth, (770) 917-9100 Sunday Alive Groups & Worship Service: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Services: Youth 6:30 p.m., Adults 7 p.m. Associate Pastor Mike Maxwell New Victoria Baptist Church 6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 11 a.m Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Awana/Youth: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Pastor: John Harris www.newvicbaptist.org South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Lambert

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

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Christian Education: 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist Service: 6:30 p.m. Rector: James B. Stutler

Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 14255 Wade Green Rd NW, Ste 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144, (678) 460-7702 Introductory Service: 1st Shabbat of each month at 11 a.m. Traditional Service: 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi: Zalman Charytan www.JewishWoodstock.com, www.Facebook.com/ JewishCenter Congregation Ner Tamid A Reform Jewish Temple (770) 345-8687, Marci, call for information Serving the Northwest Suburbs Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life Ministries” Messianic Jewish Fellowship 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, (678) 936-4125 Saturday Hebrew Literacy & Bible Study: 10 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service: 11 a.m. Rabbi Gary Maxted www.tlchaim.com (partnering with TLC Church, Woodstock, GA)

Christ Covenant Presbyterian of Woodstock (PCA) Meets in the Rec Center of Cherokee County’s South Annex, 7545 Main Street; Bldg. 200, Woodstock Pastor: Ted Lester www.cc-pca.org Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-3558 Sunday Services: 9 & 11:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Sid Gunter www.heritagepres.com Sixes Presbyterian Church Meeting at our Fellowship Hall at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, (770) 485-1975 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Lucas Pina www.sixeschurch.org Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Cynthia Parr

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Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton, (770) 503-5050 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School: 9 a.m., Faith Formation: 9 a.m. Pastor: Virginia Krekling www.CelebrationofGrace.org

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. & 12:45 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Larry Niese www.saintmichaelcc.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1208 Rose Creek Drive (770) 924-7286, sheeptalk-gslc@comcast.net Sunday Services: 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday Youth Activities: 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Paul Baumgartner & Justin Ask www.gslutheran.org

Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Rd. NE., Marietta, (770) 977-1442 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com

Timothy Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Stephen Constien

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

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

United Methodist Bascomb United Methodist Church 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, (770) 926-9755 Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Millie Kim www.bascombumc.org CITY ON A HILL United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Service: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Chris Bryant www.coahumc.org First United Methodist Church of Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 926-6440 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Over 50s meet 1st Saturday each month at 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Claude Herbert

Hillside United Methodist Church 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 924-4777 Traditional Services: 8:25 & 11 a.m. Contemporary Services: 9:25 & 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11 a.m Pastor: Dr. Doug Thrasher www.hillsideumc.org Liberty Hill Church at the Mill 141 Railroad Street, (678) 493-8920 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Nursery available Pastor: Jamey Prickett www.libertyhillumc.org Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bill Coady www.littleriverumc.info Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, (770) 345-7644 Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jim Buckman www.sixesumc.org

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

Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, (770) 924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, Suite 250 (behind NAPA) (678) 494-2193 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Marc Lawson www.ngca.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allatoona Ward, 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Auxiliary Meeting: 10:20 a.m. Woodstock Ward Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Bishop Phil Karski Canton Ward, 3459 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton Sunday School & Auxiliary Meetings: 10:20 a.m. Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Bishop Scott Harman Church of the Messiah (Non-denominational) 415 Charles Cox Drive, Canton, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Fred L. Goodwin Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 (678) 439-5108, dlkight@comcast.net Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor David Kight www.ccchurchonline.org Covenant Christian Center 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Blvd, Canton (770) 345-0307 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Apostle Kito J. Johnson www.CityOfCovenant.org Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Tony Crawford www.dayspring-online.com Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth, (770) 926-4560 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tommy White His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock, (770) 405-2500 Party on Sunday: 10 a.m. www.hishandschurch.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth (Cherokee Corners) (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Donna T. Lucas Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, on Hwy 92 — ½ mile east of Hwy 5, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Pastor: Ross Wiseman www.MomentumChurch.tv

Pointe Church, The Hasty Elementary, 205 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, (404) 557-9640 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Brian Jones www.myfriendschurch.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 928-2795 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Christian Living Class: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry H. Baker www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0040 Holy Communion: Sunday 10 a.m. Christian Education (all ages): Sunday 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Goebel www.resurrectionwoodstock.org Towne Lake Community Church (TLC Church) 132 North Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Contemporary Family Style Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Messianic Jewish Fellowship (Tikvah l’Chaim): Saturday 10 a.m. The Walk — Adult Singles Worship: Saturday 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery: Friday 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: William S. Ratliff www.tlcchurch.com Unity Christ Church 2871 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, (770) 422-9552 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Terrence Padgett www.unitycc.com Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Small Groups: 6 p.m. Wednesday Meal: 6 p.m.; Worship: 6:40 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lynn Eynon www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Servico En Espanol Domingo: 10:30 a.m. Aprenda Ingles Gratis (Free ESL): Lunes 7 — 9 p.m. Ministro: Rafael Uzcategui, (770) 926-8271 Pastor: Matt Amos www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Program: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lewis Stark www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road (770) 926-8990 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Greg Michael

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or older sibling. This summer, there are outbreaks again in California, Washington state and Vermont. All of these states have a common theme: low vaccination rates in school-aged kids. The vaccination we used to all get after our kindergarten vaccine was just a tetanus shot (Td) to prevent lockjaw with dirty cuts. A few years ago, a tetanus vaccine which also included pertussis (TdaP) was made for teens and adults. Even if you have had an old version of the tetanus shot in the last two years, you can get this vaccine. It is available now in most adult medical offices and at the health department. The American Academy of Pediatrics feels so strongly about providing a “cocoon” of protection for infants and kids, they are now suggesting that pediatricians give the vaccine to parents. Our office has recently begun giving this vaccine to parents, grandparents and caregivers of our own patients. The vaccine, like the old Td, can cause a sore arm for a couple days, redness and swelling, and occasionally a lowgrade fever.

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prevents fractures. 4. Take your vitamins. Calcium supplements have been shown to significantly reduce nonvertebral fractures in elderly men and women. Dietary sources of calcium include low-fat dairy products, collard greens, canned sardines and salmon with bones. Vitamin D is equally important. It helps the body use and absorb calcium and maintain bone density. Good sources include vitamin D include fortified skim milk, liver, eggs and fish. Fifteen minutes of sunlight exposure a day is another great way to help the body maintain adequate levels. Ask your doctor how much calcium and vitamin D is best for you and if supplements can help you meet your daily needs. 5. Get tested. The only way to diagnose osteoporosis and determine your risk for fracture is a bone density test, a safe and painless exam that measures bone mineral density. The results help guide a woman and her doctor to decide whether to begin a prevention or treatment program. The denser your bones, the stronger they generally are and the less likely they are to break.

Our job as adults is to protect our kids. Do your duty and find this vaccine, especially if you have an infant in your home or care for one. It will protect you and the ones you love!

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aggravating the problem. Make sure not to over bend, twist or stretch too much. Intense or quick body movements can lead to increased compression of the nerves, which can trigger the problem. Simple lower back stretching exercises can release muscle tension on the sciatic nerve. This will help prevent sciatica pain. You can also consider brisk walking for 30 minutes every day, followed by stretching. Walking aids in the alignment of the spine and can keep sciatica at bay. As your pain decreases, you will experience improved flexibility and function.

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are not displayed publicly, but do we remember what they say. For example, Commandment number four states, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” How do you observe the Sabbath? We know that being involved in a church community will help you to live longer. I’m sure there are a number of reasons for this; one being that life is better when we share it with others who will encourage and pray for us. I can share with you from experience that when I am going through tough times, having others praying for you really helps. Who is praying for you? Who is praying with you? Who are you praying for? I want to invite you to do something for yourself this week, attend the church of your choice and get plugged in to a class, group, or Bible Study where you can experience Christ centered community. You will be blessed. You will bless others. And you will live longer.

The Waterfall Braid and Other Classic Summer Looks continued from page 45

3.) Grab a second piece of hair at the root next to the first braid you have started. This piece should be equal in size to the three sections you divided your first braid into, because you’ll be adding it to the original braid. 4.) Braid the new piece of hair to your original braid, then drop the bottom strand. These bottom strands will be your waterfalls! 5.) Continue around your head by adding a new piece near the root and next to the original braid. Be sure to drop the bottom strand each time you add a new lock of hair for a beautiful waterfall effect. 6.) Continue halfway around your head. From here, you can secure with a bobby pin or elastic if you’d like to continue styling, or end the braid with a few strands of traditional braid and secure. 7.) Repeat the same process on the other side of your head. If you prefer, you can braid the ends of each waterfall together at the back of your head, or secure the two braids with a pretty clip or simple elastic. Want more braids? There are many excellent tutorials on YouTube, or check out “12 Classic Hair Braids to Try” at squidoo. com/hair-braids.

Do You Want to Start Your Own Business? continued from page 52

start a business in order of importance are: 1. Provide a product and/or service. 2. Provide jobs; yours is the first. 3. Make a profit. Following is a list of your main concerns. • Products and or Services: What are the cutting edge benefits to your customer and the quality you strive for in your industry? • Sales and Marketing: These are two very different things. Marketing defines and gets your name and what you offer to your target audience. Sales are how you get the cash register to ring. • Finances: Monies and an accounting system are needed for startup and through the first year. • Performance: At least a 12 month projection of gross sales by month and cost associated with the sales and overhead cost to get your net profit or loss before taxes. • Staffing: People to hire, contract with and form alliances/ partnerships. • Space: To operate your business. It could be your home or rental space. Starting a business is very rewarding but it can be overwhelming. However, like eating an elephant, you just take one bite at a time, so do the groundwork. There are several books that I recommend that could be of help: “The Art of the Start” by Guy Kawasoki and “Rework” by Garson Fried David Hanison.

More Homes Are Selling Faster and for More Money continued from page 18

You will notice in the data that the number of home sales from this six month period as compared to last year’s have increased dramatically. As compared to the data for 2011 (four years after the market began its correction), there is a stunning movement in the quantity of homes sold in the “under $150K” price range. Seventy three (or 37.6 percent) more homes have sold so far this year over last year, while we have seen 64 more homes sell in the “under $150k” price range this year over last year. The good news is that homes more than $200K are selling for more and selling faster. The average sales price for homes $200K and above is actually up 2 percent, while the number of days on market for homes over $200K has shortened by 23 days (17 percent) as compared to the same 6 months last year. With this dramatic increase in units sold and in less time, savvy buyers recognize that this is the time to buy in Towne Lake.

Ready, Set, Paint continued from page 46

will cover approximately 400 square feet. However, don’t forget to multiply it by the number of coats of paint that are necessary. The last step in prepping the room is to tape around doors, windows, and trim to keep unwanted paint from getting in these areas. It is crucial to remember to paint from the top down; this includes the ceiling. Working top to bottom will help eliminate drips and roller sprays on freshly painted surfaces. It is as equally important to not overload your brush or roller. Using longer strokes with less paint might require a second coat, but the finished product will look much more professional. The final step to your fresh, newly painted room is to paint the trim. Many will dispute if this step should be prior to painting the walls or after. Since the roller tends to overspray, it makes more sense to paint the trim last. Since a brush is used to paint the trim overspray should not be an issue.

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Supplements? continued from page 62

Creatine monohydrate comes in many forms and chemical formulations; however, pure creatine monohydrate has been studied the most, including a 2002 study in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. Creatine appears to be most beneficial in short bursts of exercise such as sprinting or bench press. Creatine monohydrate appears to be safe if taken in recommended dosage. However, if an individual has underlying kidney or liver dysfunction, creatine monohydrate is not recommended. Creatine is found naturally in meats. Would you rather eat a delectable chicken breast or drink a gritty cardboard-like mixture of raspberry/lemonade flavor creatine that costs almost as much as a gallon of gas? There are many other “supplements,” such as pro-hormones, testosterone boosters, nitric oxide, fat burners, and pre-workout stimulants, on the market. Although many promise fast results, none of them have true scientific studies supporting their efficacy. More importantly, many of these supplements contain ingredients which may or may not be listed and which can be dangerous for adolescents and adults alike. For example, pro-hormones have several issues. Pro-hormones are a precursor to hormones that are converted via liver enzymes. This affects liver function and can lead to issues 84

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with normal production of hormones, among other things. Furthermore, the six pro-hormones available today are illegal, having been banned in 2006. Testosterone boosters, besides having negative side effects, are simply ridiculous for young athletes to take. Unless there is some underlying disease, the only people needing boosters are 55-year-old men trying to keep up with 25-year-old women. There is no substitute for proper diet to supplement training. And not training to supplement performance is a formula for failure. First address the basics, such as quantity and quality of an exercise program and the right diet. Then, as addressed above, FDA-approved items used as a supplementation may help. Furthermore, unless directed by your doctor, do not use any “additive” to help boost performance! Artificial gains can be costly both to your health and bank account.

Going Back to Work for Stay-at-Home Moms continued from page 32

Lastly, create and submit a cover letter. Normally these accompany a resume, but if you truly have not been employed outside the home for ten or so years, it is difficult to communicate your qualifications. Three brief paragraphs describing your abilities and intentions will help to open doors to this next chapter of your life!

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

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

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Chance Afrika Contact: Eric Mwangi, Exec. Dir., ericm@chanceafrika. org, (770) 256 2280, www.chanceafrika.org

Location: William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road Contact: Irma Martin, (678) 662-2366

Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. Anna Crawford Children’s Center and Parents HELP Location: 319 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton Contact: Amy Economopolous, (770) 592-9779 www.cherokeechildadvocates.org

Beta Sigma, Kappa Chi Chapter Meeting: Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: Maria Kuhn, vccibaker@aol.com or April Bolle, (678) 327-7233

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

Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone 50 and older. Meeting: Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Rich, (770) 926-1944 American Legion Post 316 Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Junior Service League of Woodstock Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. Location: Collective Co-Cop, 105 E. Main Street, Ste. 126 in Downtown Woodstock Contact: 24 hour information line: (770) 592-3535 Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.kiwanisofwoodstock.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin, (770) 393-1766, Lynda @edgoodwinassociates.com Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meeting: Every Thursday at 12 noon (lunch) Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Ivan Garcia (770) 926-0105 Rotary Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: IHOP on Highway 92 Contact: Gary Floyd, (404) 506-6878, glfloyd@ southernco.com Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Sixes United Methodist Church, Canton Contact: Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335 Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Woodstock Community Church Contact: Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794 South Cherokee Optimist Club Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: (770) 926-3522 Towne Lake Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Location: Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills Contact: Terry Morrison, (770) 715-3375 Woodstock Jaycees Meeting: First Tuesday & Third Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: 216 Rope Mill Road Contact: (770) 926-8336 Woodstock Lions Club Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: New Victoria Baptist Church Contact: (770) 906-2958 Woodstock Masons Lodge #246 F. & A.M., Inc. Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Corner of Air Acres Way & Arnold Mill Rd. Contact: (770) 993-3145 or (770) 926-0627 Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Every Wednesday at 12 noon Location: Folks Contact: Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158 Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Woodstock Senior Center Contact: Andrew Yrabedra, (404) 663-4663

Political Organizations Cherokee County Democrat Party Meeting: Second Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Holly Springs Train Depot Website: www.cherokeedems.com Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: First Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast served Location: Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Rd. Contact: (678) 809-1411 Cherokee Tea Party Patriots Meeting: Second Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Pkwy. Contact: Conrad Quagliaroli (770)592-6545 Website: cherokeeteapartypatriots.org Republican Women of Cherokee County Meeting: Call for times & location Headqters: 9910 Hwy 92 Contact: (404) 747-3353, (678) 520-2236 Website: www.rwccga.com

Recreation & Hobbies Airstream Caravan Club Website: http://home.windstream.net/topofga/ Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 Allatoona Gold Panners Location: Creeks around Lake Allatoona Contact: Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044 rrkelly@bellsouth.net Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc. Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: Studio 101, 101 Emma Lane, Woodstock Contacts: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482 www.artsalliance.org Blue Skies Laughter Club Meeting: Every Wednesday 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Northside-Cherokee Medical Offices 100 Stoneforest Dr., 1st floor conf. room Contact: Craig Whitley (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meeting First Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: BridgeMill Community Center Contact: Jim Millsap, PIO, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokee-ares.org/ccars Cherokee County Arts Center Meeting Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Location: 94 North Street, Canton Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org Cherokee County Saddle Club Meeting Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Family Tradition, Hickory Flat Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com Cherokee Co. Social Adventures Group Website: www.TCCSAG.org Cherokee Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; Club, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Location: Recreation Center, Main Street Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Linda Lokey (770) 720-1701 Website: www.cherokeemta.org Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association Contact: Dan Baldwin, 770-846-4843 Website: www.cherokeelacrosse.com Crossfit WOD Club Meeting: Daily for the “Work Out of the Day” Contact: www.crossfitgarage.com Les Marmitons is for men interested in culinary arts.

Meeting: Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Chattahoochee Tech Contact: Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197 Neighbors & Newcomers of Towne Lake Meeting: Third Tuesday Contact: Carolyn White, (770) 926-6756 Singles of Towne Lake 35+ holds monthly mixers. Contacts: Lisa, (770) 597-3430 LisaR789@bellsouth.net Wildlife Action, Inc. is a conservation organization. Meeting: Third Sunday at 1 p.m. Location: Wildlife Action, 2075 Kellogg Creek Contact: WLA Office, (770) 924-7464

Support Organizations Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131 Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Atria, 1000 Professional Way Contact: Atria Woodstock, (770) 926-0119 Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Cherokee County Community Service Center, BridgeMill Fire Station, Canton Contact: Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551 Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m. — 12 noon Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee, Diabetes Classroom, Educational Center Contact: (404) 843-1880 Canadian Women’s Club Contact: Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com CASA for Children Inc. provides child advocacy to abused and neglected children through trained community volunteers. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group A support group for families with children on the autism spectrum. Contact: Heidi at hcf67@comcast.net or Renee at mrjperrelli@yahoo.com Cherokee County Family Child Care Association Contact: Brenda Bowen, (770) 926-8055 Cherokee County Foster & Adoptive Parents Assoc. Contact: Marie Blackwell, (770) 378-0759, mblackwell@fosteroradopt.org Website: www.fosteroradopt.org C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: mailbox@chooseofwoodstockga.org Depression and Bipolar Support Group Meeting: Second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: 8534 Main Street, Woodstock Contact: (770) 560-7112, healthymoods@aol.com Website: www.Myspace.Com/healthymoods Emotions Anonymous Meeting: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Contacts: Cindy, (770) 928-6554; Sherry, (770) 926-1889 Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Second & Fourth Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: Woodstock Family Restaurant Contact: Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887 Funds 4 Furry Friends supplies food, medical care and spay/neuter for pets in need Contact: Gina @ 770-842-8893 or gjeter1@

comcast.net Georgia Canines for Independence Meeting: First Monday at 6:30 p.m. Location: 6683 Bells Ferry Road, Suite H Contact: Ramona Nichols, (404) 735-3647 Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. (nursery available) Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta Contact: Jeannie, (770) 919-9275 Hearing Loss Resource Group Contacts: Cathy, (678) 483-9135 WoodstockSHHH-info@phydeaux.org JDRF Cherokee Pickens Family Support Group for families of children with Juvenile (type 1) diabetes. Meeting: Second Saturday Location: River Green Subdivision Facilities Contact: Tom, (770) 345-4864, Tom@brushwithart.com Jewish Havurah Contact: Marcia, (770) 345-8687 La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: First Tues. at 10 a.m. & Third Wed. 7p.m. Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church Contacts: Marguerite, (678) 315-7686 Megan, (770) 517-0191 MOMS Club Towne Lake — 30189 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock/ Email: momscluboftownelake@gmail.com MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meeting: Second & Fourth Tues. a.m. or Wed. p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-4428, www.fbcw.org Mothers & More Meeting: First & Third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Kroger at Towne Lake Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 or Patrick, (678) 654-2091 Website: www.nami.org NWAtlantaMommies.com Play dates, mom’s night out, and online support Meeting: Weekly Contact: Stephanie Peterson, (678) 653-1418 admin@nwatlantamommies.com Website: http://www.nwatlantamommies.com Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: H.O.W. Place, behind fire station on Bells Ferry Road at Old Bascomb Court Contact: Lois, (770) 592-6421 S.N.A.P. offers resources for children with special needs. Meeting: Second Monday from 10 — 11:30 a.m. Location: 100 Hickory Circle, Holly Springs Contact: (770) 720-4068 Spirit of Success Career Clothing Connection Provides professional business attire at no cost. Contact: (770) 956-0711. Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Second & Fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Contact: Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899 Towne Lake Area Moms Group is a newly formed and active group for moms and their babies (newborns to toddlers) Contact: Melanie Website: www.TowneLakeArea.com TowneLaker | August 2012

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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government:

President Barack Obama (D)

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

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)

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

Senator Johnny Isakson (R)

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

Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6

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

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

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

Governor Nathan Deal (R)

(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570

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

Senator Jack Murphy (R), District 27

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

Rep. Charlice Byrd (R), District 20

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

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

Rep. Sean Jerguson (R), District 22

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

(404) 656-0287

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

Judge Gregory Douds

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

(678) 493-6160

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

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

Clerk of Courts: Patty Baker

(678) 493-6511

Cherokee County Coroner Earl W. Darby

(770) 735-8055

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e-mail: kbosch@cherokeega.com

Jason Nelms (R) Post 4

e-mail: jnelms@cherokeega.com

Cherokee County School System

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

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

Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Sonya Little

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Chapman (R), Post 2

(770) 704-4398, x4372

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

Michael Geist (R), Post 3

(770) 928-3315

Janet Read (R), Post 4

(770) 516-1444

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

Rick Steiner (R), Post 5 (Chair)

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

Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)

Karen Bosch (R), Post 3

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

90 North Street, Suite 310 Canton, GA 30114

e-mail: jhubbard@cherokeega.com

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

Cherokee County Courts:

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

(678) 493-6001

Harry Johnston (R), Post 1

Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo

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

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

e-mail: lbahrens@cherokeega.com

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

Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21

e-mail: chip@SenatorChipRogers.com

Commissioners: Buzz Ahrens (R), Chairperson

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

Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2 (202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768

Website: www.woodall.house.gov

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

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

e-mail: hjohnston@cherokeega.com

Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7

State Government:

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

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

Rob Usher (R), Post 6

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

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

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

e-mail: dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com

(770) 592-6017

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

Douglas Properties

117 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 926-3086

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

Oak Grove Elementary School 6118 Woodstock Road Acworth, GA 30102, (770) 974-6682 Principal: Dr. Jennifer Scrivner www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es Polaris Evening School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA. 30189, (770) 926-1662 Administrator: Bob Hahn www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/polaris

Holdheide Education K-2 5234 Old Highway 5, Woodstock, GA 30188 Principal: Tammy Dorsten (770) 516-2292 www.MyGiftedKids.org

Woodstock High School 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 592-3500 Principal: William Sebring www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-hs

Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-0166 Headmaster: Linda Murdock www.lyndonacademy.org

Woodstock Middle School 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189, (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mark Smith www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/woodstock-ms

North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-0252 Headmaster: Todd Clingman www.ncchristian.org

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

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

Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road Acworth, GA 30102 Principal: Jamie Smithey (770) 974-9091 www.harvestbaptist.org

Omega Academy (770) 792-7431 www.omegalearningcenter.com Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 926-7729 Administrator: John D. Ward www.shilohhills.com St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328 Principal: Patricia Allen www.stjosephschool.org

Cherokee County School District 2012-2013 Calendar at a Glance

August 1 September 3 September 17-21

First Day of School Labor Day, No School No School

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

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

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

Taxes:

License Plates/Tags, Property Tax (678) 493-6400 Woodstock Office (770) 924-4099 Voter Registration (770) 479-0407

Children/Family:

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

Driver’s Licenses (Tues — Sat) (678) 413-8400 Fire Department (District 1, Station 20) (770) 926-7155 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 Health Department (770) 345-7371 Hospitals:

Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 Northside Hospital — Cherokee (770) 720-5100

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:

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

Libraries: www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org Rose Creek (770) 591-1491 R.T. Jones (770) 479-3090 Woodstock (770) 926-5859 Non-Emergency 911 (770) 479-3117 92

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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 Cherokee County Humane Society (770) 928-5115 www.cchumanesociety.org Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 924-3720 Lost Pet Hotline (770) 615-3333 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry SPARE (Sterilizing Pets And Reducing Euthanasia) (770) 928-5120 Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedogs.org

Post Office (Woodstock)

www.usps.com (800) 275-8777

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

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

Urgent Care Facility

Wellstar Urgent Care (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) 592-6025

classifieds For Rent

Pet sitting

Tutoring

Apartment. $500 utilities included one occupant ONLY on lake 770-516-6633.

Sit-4-You Pet Sitting and Dog Training. Includes: Overnight Care, Potty Breaks, Daily Walks, Dog Park, Pet Care, Dog Training. Call Jessica Knight at (678) 276-9200, is local to the Towne Lake area and insured.

Tutor. English composition and literature. No gimmicks — no formulas — just better writing. Grade 7 — college. Master’s degree in writing and teaching experienced at the college level. Call Becky (770) 262-5424.

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

Home Services

Repair Services Woodstock Appliance Repair Company. We repair all major brands and models. Kitchen and laundry! FREE estimates, service call, travel charges -WITH REPAIR. $10 off any repair! Visit us at: www.tomarcollc.com. Call us: 770-875-9934.

Interior Design — For a decorating redesign call, Millie Kirkland at (770) 924-8423. Nominal fee. Accents ’n Designs.

Space available

Penny Clean “One Woman Show.” Residential, commercial, moving and deep cleans. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. Licensed, bonded and insured. Free estimates. 678-494-3602.

Skin Essentials by Marilyn is looking to share her space with other professionals in the health & beauty field. It’s a great Towne Lake location on Rose Creek Drive. Established or looking to build clientele, built-in referrals. Call (770) 928-1314 for details.

FIX-IT-FAST: carpentry, drywall repair, kitchen/ baths, painting/caulking, tile/laminate installation. Call Dean 770-294-0138. Wyngate Resident.

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Reference

Advertisers Directory ATTorneys/Legal Services Merino & Associates (770) 874-4600

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

Crown Transmission (770) 956-1344

Banking/Financial Services Back Cover

Citadel Professional Services, LLC Inside Front (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw Horizon Planning Group, Inc. Gary Holcombe, CFP, (770) 627-4157 www.HorizonPlanningGrp.com

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

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

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

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

Churches Hillside UMC (770) 924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org New Victoria Baptist Church (770) 926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org

Computers / Web Services

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

Alan S. Horlick, DDS (770) 591-8446 6572 Highway 92 Ste. 120, Acworth

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

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

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock (770) 926-9260

Health & Beauty Azure Salon & Spa (770) 345-8280

Big Apple Nail & Spa (770) 516-9996

Bon Vivant Salon (770) 576-9100

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Jy Craven Hair Design (770) 345-9411 www.jylcraven.com

Salon & Spa Venessa (770) 591-2079

Salon Gloss (404) 558-8318

S. Bruce O’Neal, DDS (770) 924-8848

The Sanctuary on Main (770) 365-5106

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

The Sundance Massage Center (678) 591-5066

Towne Lake Nails (678) 445-3051

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

Williams Orthodontics (770) 592-5554

Education / Instruction / Coaching

Chiropractors

Cherokee Computer Guys (678) 749-7200 www.ccrguys.com

Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in the TowneLaker

Dentists/Orthodontists

Automotive

Best Possible Mortgage (404) 456-2317

Support Local Business Owners and this Magazine

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

Bascomb United Methodist Preschool (770) 926-0397

Bits, Bytes & Bots (770) 826-0449

Harmoni’s Keyz (678) 549-1966

Musical Zoomy (404) 583-2933

Park View Montessori School (770) 926-0044

The Goddard School (770) 516-0880

Vicki Roberts, Life Coach of Georgia (678) 982-5304 www.lifecoachofgeorgia.com

Home Improvement/Painting Fillo Painting (770) 402-1102

Nelson Painting & Home Improvements (678) 283-8171

Pike’s Professional Painting (770) 516-0045

Precision Painting (678) 234-9668

Home Improvement/Repair & Service A-1 Concrete Leveling (770) 591-6500

Bryan Plumbing Services (770) 826-5277

Cherokee Window and Door (770) 345-6999 www.cherokeewindoor.com

Coleman Home Services (770) 294-9667

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

Efficienct Energy Solutions (678) 986-0140

FilmSouth, Inc. (770) 994-0025

Hammocks Heating & Air (770) 794-0428

Handy Handyman, The (404) 316-1490

J. Campbell Professional Property Maintenance 22 (770) 265-8715 Mr. Junk 1-877-675-8651

Peach State Handyman (404) 324-2372

Plumbing Doctor, The (770) 516-9000

Reliable Heating & Air (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com

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Roswell Woodstock Plumbing (770) 663-0600

Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Calvary Landscaping (770) 720-1727, (770) 827-0346

Landscape Matters (770) 403-5813 Overstreet Lawn Care (770) 861-7272

TruGreen (770) 974-6267

Pest Control Mosquito Authority (678) 294-7597

Pied Piper Pest Control (770) 592-9814

Pet/Veterinarian Services & Supplies Animal Atlanta (770) 591-0007

Animal Hospital at Towne Lake (770) 591-9500

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

South Cherokee Veterinary Hospital (770) 924-6746

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

John Lutz, PhD (770) 592-906

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

New Image Medical Weight Loss (770) 509-0089 www.NIMWeightLoss.com

Northside Hospital – Cherokee (770) 720-5100 201 Hospital Road, Canton www.northside.com

Northside Hospital – Spine Center (404) 459-1809 www.northside.com/SpineCenter

Northside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (770) 928-0016 Optimum Health (770) 516-7477 www.optimumhealthrehab.com

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Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists,PC (770) 720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com

Woodstock Downtown Condos (770) 592-4669 360 Chambers Street, Woodstock

Recreation and Fitness Etowah Eagles Football

Etowah Tip-Off Club

Steps Dance Center (770) 516-1363

Totally Running (678) 275-2282

Woodstock Wolverines

Butchers Block (770) 517-2225

Center Cut Catering 53 (770) 757-7353 or doug.foley@hmsgolf.com www.centercutcatering.com Featherstone’s Grille at Towne Lake Hills (770) 926-6097

Izzzy’s TexMex Cantina & Taqueria (770) 926-2628

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Sixes Tavern Bar & Grille (770) 345-2939 3568 Sixes Road, Canton www.sixes-tavern.com

TwoSome Place (770) 924-4124

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

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

Progressive Audiology Center Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244 Thomas Eye Group (770) 928-4544 www.thomaseye.com

Retailers & Miscellaneous Services

Towne Lake Family Pharmacy (770) 635-7697

Village Podiatry (770) 928-9263

Cash for Broken Cars (404) 392-7586

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village (678) 494-4251

Wellstar Medical Group (770) 956-STAR

Gifted Ferret, The www.TheGiftedFerret.com

Weiss ENT (779) 971-1533

Master’s Training Center (770) 591-9588

Rotary Club of Towne Lake

Towne Lake Business Assoc.

Woodstock Hippie Shop (770) 517-2620

Woodstock Recycling (678) 494-0325

Woodstock Physical Therapy (770) 516-9191

Kim Bates Photography (770) 617-7595

Seniors

Real estate & related services

Cherokee Internal Medicine (678) 238-0301

Restaurants/Food & Drink

Photographers

Physicians and Medical Services

Sykline Properties Group (678) 978-1858 www.skylinepropetiesga.com

Keller Williams, Kurt & Sheila Johnson (404) 954-2486, (770) 874-6200 www.kurtandsheila.com Prudential Georgia Realty (770) 365-6193, (678) 494-2953

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Hearthside (770) 852-2225 www.HearthSideTowneLake.com Right at Home,In Home Care & Assistance (678) 403-1636 www.rahwoodstock.com

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Lawn & Landscaping

Animals & Pets Animal Atlanta

Automotive Aspen Falls Auto Spa

Calvary Landscaping

Landscape Matters

Overstreet Lawn Care

TruGreen

Cleaning & Home Services Carpet Dry Tech

Mr. Junk 49 Rejoice Maids 63

Coleman Home Services

Hammockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating & Air

Nelson Painting and Home Improvement

The Plumbing Doctor

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Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery

Optimum Health

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Towne Lake Family Dentistry 59 16 Inside Front Cover 42 16 45

Home Improvements / Repair

Roswell Woodstock Plumbing

Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Pearle Vision

Health & Beauty Azure Salon & Spa Big Apple Nail & Spa Bon Vivant Salon Salon Spa Venessa The Sanctuary on Main The Sundance Massage Center

Medical & Dental

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Towne Lake Family Pharmacy

Werner Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock

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Izzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TexMex Cantina & Taqueria

TwoSome Place